Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V300000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V300000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2018-2019 freightliner cascadia vehicles Includes 1,219 affected units, Frontal Air Bag Fasteners may be Loose, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018-2019 freightliner cascadia vehicles

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner cascadia vehicles. the fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-771.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V300000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-05-08T00:00:00
Subject: Frontal air bag fasteners may be loose
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 1,219

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-771
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner cascadia vehicles. the fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
Consequence Summary: An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. the recall began on july 9, 2018. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-771.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 99.51

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NHTSA ID: 18V300000
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