Steering
- Component
- Steering
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 11
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2024-02-08
- Owners notified
- 2024-04-05
Defect description
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2024 FCCC MT45G, MT45, and Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The steering gear assemblies may have been assembled incorrectly with fewer recirculating balls than are required, which may result in a loss of steering control.
Safety risk
A loss of steering control increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gears, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 5, 2024. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for the recall is FL995.