Daimler Trucks North America (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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Steering Wheel May Detach from Steering Column
| Report Received Date | 10/05/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V699000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | FL796 |
| Potentially Affected | 622 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V699000) |
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