Recall 18V522000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 18V522000. Component: STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN. 116 units potentially affected.
Remedy available
Affected Units
116
Affected Vehicles
2
Makes
1
Model Years
2
Campaign #
18V522000
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Report Date
Aug 8, 2018
Notification Date
Unknown
Remedy Date
Unknown
Affected Population
116
Manufacturer
Country
US
Make
Model Years
2018, 2019
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.
Remedy
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.
Key Dates
Report Date
Aug 8, 2018
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown
Affected Vehicles
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2018 | Check VINs |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2019 | Check VINs |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
nhtsa-odi-recalls
| 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.
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