FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2015) recall — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with potential tie-rod tube failure causing loss of steering. Free replacement of brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia trucks due to a risk of tie-rod tube failure that could cause loss of steering control. This could increase crash risk if the vehicle loses steering ability while driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1248247-freightliner-cascadia-2015-steering-recall-tie-rod-failure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1248247-freightliner-cascadia-2015-steering-recall-tie-rod-failure-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V503000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2015 Steering Recall: Tie-rod Failure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1248247-freightliner-cascadia-2015-steering-recall-tie-rod-failure-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V503000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V503000).
Why it’s dangerous
In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations that lead to early failure of the tie-rod tube. This can cause a loss of steering ability, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with specific front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations are affected. Truck drivers using these vehicles are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia truck was manufactured between 2012 and 2015. The recall affects specific front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule a free replacement of brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod.
Schedule Free Replacement
Dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod at no cost once the recall is confirmed.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.
Questions people ask
What is the recall number for this issue?
FL782
When did the recall start?
March 22, 2019
How can I check if my truck is affected?
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured between 2012 and 2015, and if it has specific front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations.
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 18V503000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V503000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782. 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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Where this comes from
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 #18V503000 (July 31, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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