Freightliner Cascadia: Steering — shaft pitman

Affects Freightliner Cascadia · 2018–2019 — about 116 vehicles.

The hazard

If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.

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