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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V053📅 Feb 23, 2010

2010 Freightliner Cascadia recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured may 20, 2009 through january 29, 2010 and equipped with optional sheppard HD94 steering gears. Restraining washer locking tabs may not have been seated into the pitman arm retainer notches during assembly.

💥 The risk

Incomplete installation of the pitman arm retaining mechanism may allow unthreading of the retainer. Disengagement of the pitman arm from the steering box may result in loss of steering and crash could occur.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will inspect to insure pitman arm retainer is properly torqued and restraining washer is properly installed with locking tabs seated in notches of the retainer. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before april 2, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V053000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-572
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
220
Component
STEERING:GEAR BOX:SHAFT PITMAN
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 2, 2010
Built
May 13, 2009 – Jan 26, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. FL-572.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V053 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V053?

2010 Freightliner Cascadia. 220 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.