NHTSA Recall 18V300000: Air bags: frontal
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,219 vehicles. It affects 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V300000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-771 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL |
| Report received | May 8, 2018 |
| Owner notification | July 9, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The fasteners that secure the driver's air bag module within the steering wheel may not have been installed to specification, possibly affecting the frontal air bag deployment in the event of a crash.
Safety risk
An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the frontal air bag fasteners, tightening them to the proper specification, free of charge. The recall began on July 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-771.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V300000
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.