FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2017) recall — Power Train
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with NFD tandem rear axles. Output shafts may fracture while descending grades, causing loss of compression braking and crash risk. Owners must contact DTNA for free output shaft replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks that may have brittle output shafts. If the shaft fractures while descending a grade, the truck's compression braking system could fail, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225930-2017-freightliner-cascadia-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225930-2017-freightliner-cascadia-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-from · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V315000
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“2017 Freightliner Cascadia Power Train Recall: Risk of Crash from Fractured Output Shaft.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225930-2017-freightliner-cascadia-power-train-recall-risk-of-crash-from. Based on NHTSA recall #17V315000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V315000).
Why it’s dangerous
During manufacturing, the output shaft may have become brittle. If the shaft fractures while descending a grade, the truck's compression braking system won't work properly. This could lead to a crash if the driver can't control the vehicle's speed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with NFD tandem rear axles are affected. Drivers using these trucks on steep descents are at higher risk of crash due to potential output shaft failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2017 Freightliner Cascadia has NFD tandem rear axles. The recall began on July 7, 2017, and DTNA will notify owners directly.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule output shaft replacement.
Get Free Output Shaft Replacement
Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft at no cost once DTNA notifies you.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-738.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while in use.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Your 2017 Freightliner Cascadia has NFD tandem rear axles. The recall began on July 7, 2017, and DTNA will notify affected owners.
What should I do if my truck is affected?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free output shaft replacement at a Detroit Axle dealer.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V315000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 17V315000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-738. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V315000 (November 5, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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