FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2024) recall — Steering
Daimler Trucks North America recalls certain 2024 Freightliner Cascadia models due to potential steering control loss. Affected vehicles may need free steering gear replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2024 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because their steering gears might be assembled incorrectly, causing loss of steering control. This could lead to a crash if the vehicle is driven. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81717-2024-freightliner-cascadia-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/81717-2024-freightliner-cascadia-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V093000
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“2024 Freightliner Cascadia Steering Recall: Risk of Loss of Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81717-2024-freightliner-cascadia-steering-recall-risk-of-loss-of-control. Based on NHTSA recall #24V093000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V093000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering gear assemblies may have fewer recirculating balls than required during assembly. This can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash while driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2024 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with specific model codes (MT45G, MT45) are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are at risk if steering control is lost.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2024 Freightliner Cascadia has model codes MT45G or MT45. The recall was notified to owners starting April 5, 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-745-8000 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free steering gear replacement.
Get Steering Gear Replacement
Dealers will replace the steering gears at no cost to you once your vehicle is confirmed affected.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than required, which could cause loss of steering control.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your 2024 Freightliner Cascadia has model codes MT45G or MT45. The recall was notified to owners starting April 5, 2024.
What should I do if I own an affected truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 to schedule a free steering gear replacement at a 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 24V093000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 24V093000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995. 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 #24V093000 (August 2, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 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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