Freightliner Cascadia recalled over injury risk

Recall date

November 17, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2018 Freightliner Cascadia

Recall number

17V730000

Brand / firm

Freightliner

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 231 units

Why it was recalled

If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.