Freightliner Cascadia; Western Star 5700 (2019): Steering
Recall 18V699000 · Oct 5, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
622
vehicles affected
622
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V699000
- Date
- Oct 5, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 622
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 2019
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
What can happen
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2019 |
| Western Star | 5700 | 2019 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V699000?
2 models: Freightliner Cascadia (2019), Western Star 5700 (2019), about 622 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V699000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.
What can happen?
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.