FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2016) recall — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with potentially loose tie rods that could cause loss of steering and crash risk. Owners must have dealer inspection by March 2018.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering and increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks that may have improperly torqued tie rods. If the tie rod loosens, it could cause a complete loss of steering, increasing crash risk. Owners must have dealers inspect the tie rod connection by March 2018. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226974-freightliner-cascadia-2016-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226974-freightliner-cascadia-2016-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V628000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2016 Steering Recall: Loose Tie Rod Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226974-freightliner-cascadia-2016-steering-recall-loose-tie-rod-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V628000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V628000).
Why it’s dangerous
If the tie rod loosens, it may disconnect from the steering knuckle, causing a complete loss of steering. This increases the risk of a crash because the driver cannot control the vehicle's direction.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with Spicer D-Series or E-Series steer axles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without proper tie rod torque are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 Freightliner Cascadia has Spicer D-Series or E-Series steer axles. The recall began on March 7, 2018, and DTNA issued an interim notice on December 4, 2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Inspection
Dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary.
Replace Parts if Needed
If the tie rod stud and knuckle cannot be sufficiently torqued, dealers will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751.
Questions people ask
What is the recall number for this issue?
FL-751
When did the recall start?
March 7, 2018
How can I get help with this recall?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for assistance.
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 17V628000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 17V628000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the castellated nut and tie rod, tightening it as necessary. If the tie rod stud and knuckle on units cannot be sufficiently torqued, the dealer will replace the knuckle and tie rod end assembly, free of charge. DTNA issued an interim to owners on December 4, 2017. The recall began on March 7, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-751. 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 #17V628000 (June 10, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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