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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Shift Lock Bolt may Prevent Downshifting
| Report Received Date | 11/17/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V730000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL-754 |
| Potentially Affected | 231 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V730000) |
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