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NHTSARecalled Nov 17, 2017 · #17V730000

Shift Lock Bolt may Prevent Downshifting

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Description

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

Product details

Product
  • Shift Lock Bolt may Prevent Downshifting
  • 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice