Vehicle recall 18V699000 · October 5, 2018

Western Star 5700 and Freightliner Cascadia

The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.
Consequence: If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 18V699000
Reported to NHTSA: October 5, 2018
Filed by: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufacturer campaign: FL796
Owner notification: November 21, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 622
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering

Recall 18V699000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner Cascadia (2019): 2019
Western Star 5700 (2019): 2019

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