Recall 17V730000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 17V730000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. 231 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the transmission cannot be shifted out of gear range 7 through 12, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Detroit automatic transmissions. A shift lock bolt within the transmission can seize, preventing the transmission from being shifted out of gear range 7 through 12.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the transmissions and replace the transmission shift bolt, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-754.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2018 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 |
| 25V601000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 |
| 25V603000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 |
| 25V504000 | Aug 6, 2025 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING | 176 |
| 25V440000 | Jun 27, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 |
| 25V295000 | May 7, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 |
| 25V187000 | Mar 25, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 |
| 25V046000 | Mar 12, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:POWER DISTRIBUTION MODULE/IPDM | 810 |
| 24V924000 | Dec 11, 2024 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE | 139 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.