Daimler Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with optional steering wheel air bags that may deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact DTNA for free air bag removal.
If the driver's frontal air bag deploys unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks is recalling 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with optional steering wheel air bags that may deploy unexpectedly. This could increase crash risk if the air bag activates without warning.
The driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly during normal driving, potentially increasing crash risk. This could happen without warning, creating a hazard that might lead to accidents.
Owners of 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with optional steering wheel air bags are affected. Drivers using these vehicles are most at risk if the air bag deploys unexpectedly.
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia truck was manufactured between 2018 and 2020 and has an optional steering wheel air bag. The recall covers specific model years and features.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get the air bag removed at no cost.
Dealers will remove the air bag as part of the free interim remedy.
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will remove the air bag as an the interim remedy, free of charge. DTNA is developing a remedy program, which when available, will be communicated to customers and dealers. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 5, 2019. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL806. This recall supersedes recall 18V-787.
The driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly, increasing crash risk.
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured between 2018 and 2020 and has an optional steering wheel air bag.
Contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 to get the air bag removed at no cost.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V066000 — Daimler Trucks Daimler Trucks Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks that is covered by recall 19V066000 from Daimler Trucks. The official recall notice states: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will remove the air bag as an the interim remedy, free of charge. DTNA is developing a remedy program, which when available, will be communicated to customers and dealers. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 5, 2019. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL806. This recall supersedes recall 18V-787. 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.
