NHTSA Recall 10V053000: Shaft pitman (steering)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 220 vehicles. It affects 2010 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V053000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-572 |
| Component | STEERING › GEAR BOX › SHAFT PITMAN |
| Report received | February 23, 2010 |
| Owner notification | April 2, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety 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.
Remedy
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V053000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.