Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD +2 more: Steering — column

Affects Freightliner Cascadia, 114SD, Business Class M2, 108SD · 2012–2013 — about 1K vehicles.

The hazard

A STEERING WHEEL THAT IS NOT FULLY SEATED ON THE STEERING SHAFT MAY WOBBLE AND MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL HAVE A NEW STEERING WHEEL NUT INSTALLED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational