Campaign 21V-007

Steer tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs while driving

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Defect summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Cascadia sleeper trucks equipped with Bridgestone R284, R268, or R283S ECOPIA steer axle tires in conjunction with a specific air dam. The steer tires may experience tread separation or blow-outs while driving.

Consequence

Tread separation and/or blow-outs while driving may result in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steer tires, free of charge. The recall began March 10, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL872.

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 21V007000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about tires on these vehicles: 11, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 21V-007
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
FreightlinerCascadia2020 to 202211
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.