NHTSA Recall 18V478000: Tires
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 10 vehicles. It affects 2019 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V478000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-778 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | July 18, 2018 |
| Owner notification | September 4, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks, equipped with certain Continental Coach HA3 tires, size 315/80R22.5 157/154 L. The cords on these tires may be visible through the innerliner.
Safety risk
Tires that have cords visible through the innerliner can have sudden air loss, causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and Continental authorized service facilities will inspect and replace the tires, free of charge. The recall began on September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Continental customer service at 1-888-799-2168. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-778.
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 18V478000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 |
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.