Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The fasteners that secure the driver’s air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America – Frontal Air Bag Fasteners may be Loose
| Report Received Date | 05/08/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V300000 |
| Consequence Summary | An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Corrective Action | DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-771. |
| Recall Code | FL-771 |
| Potentially Affected | 1219 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V300000) |
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