Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V479000 Reported July 18, 2018

Tire cords may be visible

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · N/A · 425 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V479000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-779
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
425
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 18, 2018
Completion Rate
100.00

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2019 freightliner cascadia vehicles, equipped with certain continental hybrid hs3 tires, size 11r22.5 load range g. the tire cords may be visible through the innerliner.

Safety Consequence

Tires with visible cords through the innerliner may have a sudden loss of air, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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-779.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V479000 or campaign FL-779.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V479000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V479000?

NHTSA recall 18V479000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on July 18, 2018. It addresses: Tire cords may be visible. The recall affects approximately 425 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V479000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-779. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.