2019–2021 Freightliner Cascadia Steering Recall 21V689000 (Freightliner FL-900)

NHTSA recall 21V689000 (Freightliner recall FL-900) covers about 113,085 2019–2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 2, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V689000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

113,085
vehicles affected (potential)
2019–2021
model years
Sep 2, 2021
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Steering (linkages, drag, link, connection)

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

The risk

Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-900.

Status: NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Freightliner recall number FL-900

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V689000 as FL-900. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL-900 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Freightliner Cascadia2019–2021—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Sep 2, 2021
Owner notification
Oct 29, 2021
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Check your VIN for 21V689000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 21V689000 is open, call any Freightliner dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V689000 or FL-900). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 21V689000?

NHTSA recall 21V689000 (Freightliner recall FL-900) covers about 113,085 2019–2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 2, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019 Freightliner Classic Cascadia and 2019-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V689000?

NHTSA's record for 21V689000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V689000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Freightliner dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 21V689000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 29, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Freightliner recall number for 21V689000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL-900. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL-900) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V689000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 21V689000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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