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NHTSARecalled Oct 5, 2018 · #18V699000

Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice