FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019

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42 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 23V073000 SAFETY RECALL
70.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2023
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during braking initiated by Electronic Stability Control (ESC) or Roll Stability Control (RSC).

Potential Risk:
Brakes that pull to one side may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL966.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL966
Notice Date: Oct 13, 2023
Recall Date: Feb 10, 2023
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 22V817000 SAFETY RECALL
219.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2022
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia, 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2, and 2022 Freightliner 114SD, and 2020-2023 Western Star 49X, 2021-2023 Western Star 47X, and 2021-2022 Western Star 57X vehicles. The brake modulator valves on the front axle may corrode and cause the vehicle to pull to the affected side during an Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) braking event.

Potential Risk:
Brakes that pull to one side during an ACC braking event may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will inspect and replace the front brake modulator valves, as necessary. Some vehicles will have a software update which will alert driver when a replacement is required. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning October 16, 2023. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-958. This recall expands and replaces previous recall 20V-390. All vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V-390 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-958
Notice Date: Oct 16, 2023
Recall Date: Nov 1, 2022
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V689000 SAFETY RECALL
113.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2021
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-900
Notice Date: Oct 29, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 2, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V481000 SAFETY RECALL
122.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2021
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2022 Freightliner Cascadia P4, 2021 Western Star WH126, 2020 Western Star WJ121, and 2021-2022 Western Star 49X vehicles. The battery cable terminal may break, resulting in a loss of electrical power and unintended engine stall.

Potential Risk:
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will repair or replace the battery cables, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 7, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-893.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-893
Notice Date: Jan 7, 2022
Recall Date: Jun 25, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 21V357000 SAFETY RECALL
72.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 14, 2021
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with halogen headlight assemblies. The halogen headlight bulb may dislodge during replacement and contact other vehicle components, possibly causing them to melt.

Potential Risk:
Melting components can increase the risk of fire.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will install a foam grommet, cut a 4-inch access hole into the inner fender, and add a warning label on both fenders, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-887.
Additional Details:

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.nhtsa.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-887
Notice Date: Jul 9, 2021
Recall Date: May 14, 2021
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V642000 SAFETY RECALL
4.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2020
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD and 122SD and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.

Potential Risk:
Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software and replace the clutches, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on December 7, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 28, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-865.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-865
Notice Date: May 28, 2021
Recall Date: Oct 16, 2020
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V567000 SAFETY RECALL
128.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2020
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.

Potential Risk:
If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 17, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-863.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-863
Notice Date: Nov 19, 2021
Recall Date: Sep 18, 2020
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V390000 SAFETY RECALL
164.3K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2020
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers. The single brake modulator valve may be affected by chemical corrosion which can slow down the release timing and cause the brakes to pull to the affected side during automatic braking events.

Potential Risk:
Brakes that pull to one side during automatic braking events may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front left and right single brake modulator valves will be replaced and spacers added, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-855.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-855
Notice Date: Aug 28, 2020
Recall Date: Jul 2, 2020
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V214000 SAFETY RECALL
63.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2020
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Potential Risk:
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL848
Notice Date: May 29, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 14, 2020
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 20V127000 SAFETY RECALL
2.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Potential Risk:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-845
Notice Date: May 1, 2020
Recall Date: Mar 3, 2020
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V711000 SAFETY RECALL
12 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2019
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The ABS Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may not detect an incorrectly functioning solenoid valve for the ABS/ESC module during certain low voltage start conditions, potentially causing the ABS/ESC Malfunction indicator not to illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems" and number 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

Potential Risk:
Without the alert, an operator may not be aware of an active ABS/ESC malfunction and unknowingly operate the vehicle with reduced ABS/ESC function, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS/ESC module, free of charge. The recall began December 2, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-830.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-830
Notice Date: Dec 2, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 7, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V548000 SAFETY RECALL
183 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2019
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a certain 40K Light Weight Extra Duty Airliner suspension and 51 inch axle spacing configuration. The brake airlines may be damaged due to inadequate clearance between the ride height control valve and the brake airlines.

Potential Risk:
Damage to the brake airlines can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket for the height control valve to add additional clearance for the brake airlines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-820.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-820
Notice Date: Sep 16, 2019
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V370000 SAFETY RECALL
741 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-815
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2021
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V367000 SAFETY RECALL
253 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Potential Risk:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-816
Notice Date: Jun 25, 2019
Recall Date: May 14, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V136000 SAFETY RECALL
14 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2019
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) malfunction warning light may not reactivate after the ignition has been turned off and then switched back on. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Potential Risk:
Unknowingly operating a truck with an ABS malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS module, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-810.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-810
Notice Date: Apr 26, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 19V066000 SAFETY RECALL
3.4K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2019
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with an optional steering wheel air bag. The driver's frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly.

Potential Risk:
If the driver's frontal air bag deploys unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will remove the air bag as an the interim remedy, free of charge. DTNA is developing a remedy program, which when available, will be communicated to customers and dealers. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on April 5, 2019. The recall began July 19, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL806. This recall supersedes recall 18V-787.
Additional Details:

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

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL806
Notice Date: Jul 19, 2019
Recall Date: Feb 7, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V903000 SAFETY RECALL
6.8K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.

Potential Risk:
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on February 16, 2019. The recall began July 31, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-803.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-803
Notice Date: Jul 31, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V913000 SAFETY RECALL
501 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner 114SD, 122SD, 108SD, Cascadia and Business class M2 trucks, Freightliner Custom Chassis XBS, XCL, XCM, MT45, MT55, S2G, S2RV, XCR and XCS custom chassis and Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks equipped with Detroit Axle axles. The affected vehicles may have loose steering and tie rod arm bolts.

Potential Risk:
Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA has notified owners, and dealers will inspect the steering arm and tie rod arm bolts for to make sure that they are properly tightened, installing new fasteners as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 9, 2019. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-802.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-802
Notice Date: Feb 9, 2019
Recall Date: Dec 19, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V703000 SAFETY RECALL
5.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Potential Risk:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-794
Notice Date: Dec 3, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V699000 SAFETY RECALL
622 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 vehicles. The steering wheel on these vehicles may loosen over time and the steering wheel may detach from the steering column.

Potential Risk:
If the steering wheel detaches, there would be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the steering wheel installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL796.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL796
Notice Date: Nov 21, 2018
Recall Date: Oct 5, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V581000 SAFETY RECALL
4.5K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.

Potential Risk:
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL789.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL789
Notice Date: Nov 21, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 30, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V525000 SAFETY RECALL
4.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

Potential Risk:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-783
Notice Date: Oct 5, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 9, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V522000 SAFETY RECALL
116 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Over time, the pitman arms may crack and fracture.

Potential Risk:
If the pitman arm fractures there would be a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pitman arms, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin October 6, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-784.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-784
Notice Date: Oct 5, 2018
Recall Date: Aug 8, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V491000 SAFETY RECALL
43.6K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The Instrument Cluster Unit (ICU) may not perform the required bulb checks for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if the ignition is turned from on to off to on too quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."

Potential Risk:
Without an ABS or ESC bulb check, the operator may unaware that the warning light bulbs are not working. If the warning bulbs are not working, in the event of an ABS or ESC malfunction, the driver may not be notified, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ICU's to ensure a bulb check is performed each time the ignition is turned on, free of charge. Also, the sub-population with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TMPS) will also require replacement parts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2018. The recall began March 5, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-780.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-780
Notice Date: Mar 5, 2019
Recall Date: Jul 20, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V478000 SAFETY RECALL
10 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential 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.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-778
Notice Date: Sep 4, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V479000 SAFETY RECALL
425 Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
Tires with visible cords through the innerliner may have a sudden loss of air, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-779
Notice Date: Sep 4, 2018
Recall Date: Jul 18, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V411000 SAFETY RECALL
18.1K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.

Potential Risk:
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-775.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-775
Notice Date: Aug 13, 2018
Recall Date: Jun 15, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V353000 SAFETY RECALL
8.7K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Safety Issue:

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

Potential Risk:
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-772
Notice Date: Sep 4, 2018
Recall Date: May 29, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
NHTSA Campaign: 18V300000 SAFETY RECALL
1.2K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: May 8, 2018
Safety Issue:

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.

Potential Risk:
An incorrectly installed air bag may not function correctly in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
FREE Recall Solution:
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.
Additional Details:

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.

Action Required: Contact your local FREIGHTLINER dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: FL-771
Notice Date: Jul 9, 2018
Recall Date: May 8, 2018

Consumer Complaints

53 Complaints
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11195335 Other
Apr 10, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

HARD TO CONTROL TRUCK AT HIGHWAY SPEED COULDN'T KEEP IN LANE.PULLED OFF EXIT STEERING WOULD ONLY GO TO LEFT.LUCKY IT DIDN'T DO IT AT 70 MILES A HOUR OR I WOULDN'T BE FILLING THIS OUT.STEERING BOX LOCKED UP NO ABILITY TO TURN

Corrective Action:

HARD TO CONTROL TRUCK AT HIGHWAY SPEED COULDN'T KEEP IN LANE.PULLED OFF EXIT STEERING WOULD ONLY GO TO LEFT.LUCKY IT DIDN'T DO IT AT 70 MILES A HOUR OR I WOULDN'T BE FILLING THIS OUT.STEERING BOX LOCKED UP NO ABILITY TO TURN

Additional Notes:

HARD TO CONTROL TRUCK AT HIGHWAY SPEED COULDN'T KEEP IN LANE.PULLED OFF EXIT STEERING WOULD ONLY GO TO LEFT.LUCKY IT DIDN'T DO IT AT 70 MILES A HOUR OR I WOULDN'T BE FILLING THIS OUT.STEERING BOX LOCKED UP NO ABILITY TO TURN

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11195335
Notice Date: Apr 10, 2019
Recall Date: Apr 10, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11191979 Other
Mar 27, 2019
Defect Description:

STRUCTURE:BODY

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LOAD BARS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOOPS FREIGHTLINER QUALITY TRAILER DAYTON (6369, 7800 CENTER POINT 70 BLVD, DAYTON, OH 45424), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,900. *DT*JB

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LOAD BARS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOOPS FREIGHTLINER QUALITY TRAILER DAYTON (6369, 7800 CENTER POINT 70 BLVD, DAYTON, OH 45424), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,900. *DT*JB

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE LOAD BARS DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STOOPS FREIGHTLINER QUALITY TRAILER DAYTON (6369, 7800 CENTER POINT 70 BLVD, DAYTON, OH 45424), BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,900. *DT*JB

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11191979
Notice Date: Mar 27, 2019
Recall Date: Mar 27, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11166483 Other
Jan 11, 2019
Defect Description:

ENGINE

Potential Consequences:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Corrective Action:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Additional Notes:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11166483
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11166483 Other
Jan 11, 2019
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Corrective Action:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Additional Notes:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11166483
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11166483 Other
Jan 11, 2019
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Corrective Action:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Additional Notes:

VALVE COVER GASKET LEAKING OIL AT 20.000 MILES. VERY HARD STEERING WHEN LOW RPM ( PARKING AND ECO - TRANSMISSION SHIFT TO NEUTRAL AT HIGH SPEED , RESULTING IN LOW RPM. SAFETY PROBLEM IF A TURN IS REQUIRED) BLUETHOOTH IS USELESS. VERY BAD RECEPTION ON THE OTHER END BRAKES : SHIFT SOMETIME TO LEFT OR TO RIGHT, WHEN APLLIED. FUEL GAUGE OFF BY 1/8 OF CAPACITY AND GETTING WORSE

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11166483
Notice Date: Jan 11, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 11, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11165950 Other
Jan 9, 2019
Defect Description:

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

Potential Consequences:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Corrective Action:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Additional Notes:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11165950
Notice Date: Jan 9, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11165950 Other
Jan 9, 2019
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Corrective Action:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Additional Notes:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11165950
Notice Date: Jan 9, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11165951 Other
Jan 9, 2019
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS IS HAPPENING WITH ALL THE 2019 TRUCKS WITH THE AVIDENCE SYSTEM

Corrective Action:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS IS HAPPENING WITH ALL THE 2019 TRUCKS WITH THE AVIDENCE SYSTEM

Additional Notes:

THE AVOIDANCE COLLISION SYSTEM WILL RANDOMLY CAUSE THE BRAKES TO SLAM ON WHEN APPROACHING OVERPASSES WHILE MOVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THIS IS HAPPENING WITH ALL THE 2019 TRUCKS WITH THE AVIDENCE SYSTEM

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11165951
Notice Date: Jan 9, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 9, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11164812 Other
Jan 7, 2019
Defect Description:

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Potential Consequences:

POSSIBLE YEAR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS EFFECTIVELY DISABLE VISABILTY OF DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR. DURING MOST RAIN EVENTS WATER FROM THE ACTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSES THAT WATER TO COLLECT ON DRIVER'S WINDOW. AT 60 MPH. THAT WATER CREATES A OBSTRUCTION OF THAT MIRROR ASSEMBLY. ALTHOUGH TEMPORARY, THIS CAN LAST FOR MINUTES.

Corrective Action:

POSSIBLE YEAR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS EFFECTIVELY DISABLE VISABILTY OF DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR. DURING MOST RAIN EVENTS WATER FROM THE ACTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSES THAT WATER TO COLLECT ON DRIVER'S WINDOW. AT 60 MPH. THAT WATER CREATES A OBSTRUCTION OF THAT MIRROR ASSEMBLY. ALTHOUGH TEMPORARY, THIS CAN LAST FOR MINUTES.

Additional Notes:

POSSIBLE YEAR MANUFACTURING DEFECT. REAL-WORLD CONDITIONS EFFECTIVELY DISABLE VISABILTY OF DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR. DURING MOST RAIN EVENTS WATER FROM THE ACTION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO THE DRIVER SIDE, CAUSES THAT WATER TO COLLECT ON DRIVER'S WINDOW. AT 60 MPH. THAT WATER CREATES A OBSTRUCTION OF THAT MIRROR ASSEMBLY. ALTHOUGH TEMPORARY, THIS CAN LAST FOR MINUTES.

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11164812
Notice Date: Jan 7, 2019
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2019
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11132252 Other
Sep 29, 2018
Defect Description:

STEERING

Potential Consequences:

TRUCK FLOATS/SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE DOWN THE ROAD MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION LEADING TO OVERCORRECTION AND ADDITIONAL SWAYING. TRUCK HANDLES CURVES POORLY. YOU CANNOT GOOD THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE PLACE AROUND A CURVE, YOU MUST CONSTANTLY REPOSITION/CORRECT THE WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE CURVE. SUSPENSION IS POORLY DESIGNED, CAUSING TOO MUCH MOTION FOR THE DRIVER TO CONSINRESPOND TOO, LEADING TO FATIGUE AND MUSCLE ACHES. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY REGARDING ALL OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE 2 AXKE DAYCAB 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA'S. *JS

Corrective Action:

TRUCK FLOATS/SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE DOWN THE ROAD MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION LEADING TO OVERCORRECTION AND ADDITIONAL SWAYING. TRUCK HANDLES CURVES POORLY. YOU CANNOT GOOD THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE PLACE AROUND A CURVE, YOU MUST CONSTANTLY REPOSITION/CORRECT THE WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE CURVE. SUSPENSION IS POORLY DESIGNED, CAUSING TOO MUCH MOTION FOR THE DRIVER TO CONSINRESPOND TOO, LEADING TO FATIGUE AND MUSCLE ACHES. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY REGARDING ALL OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE 2 AXKE DAYCAB 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA'S. *JS

Additional Notes:

TRUCK FLOATS/SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE DOWN THE ROAD MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION LEADING TO OVERCORRECTION AND ADDITIONAL SWAYING. TRUCK HANDLES CURVES POORLY. YOU CANNOT GOOD THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE PLACE AROUND A CURVE, YOU MUST CONSTANTLY REPOSITION/CORRECT THE WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE CURVE. SUSPENSION IS POORLY DESIGNED, CAUSING TOO MUCH MOTION FOR THE DRIVER TO CONSINRESPOND TOO, LEADING TO FATIGUE AND MUSCLE ACHES. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY REGARDING ALL OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE 2 AXKE DAYCAB 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA'S. *JS

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11132252
Notice Date: Sep 29, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11132252 Other
Sep 29, 2018
Defect Description:

SUSPENSION

Potential Consequences:

TRUCK FLOATS/SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE DOWN THE ROAD MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION LEADING TO OVERCORRECTION AND ADDITIONAL SWAYING. TRUCK HANDLES CURVES POORLY. YOU CANNOT GOOD THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE PLACE AROUND A CURVE, YOU MUST CONSTANTLY REPOSITION/CORRECT THE WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE CURVE. SUSPENSION IS POORLY DESIGNED, CAUSING TOO MUCH MOTION FOR THE DRIVER TO CONSINRESPOND TOO, LEADING TO FATIGUE AND MUSCLE ACHES. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY REGARDING ALL OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE 2 AXKE DAYCAB 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA'S. *JS

Corrective Action:

TRUCK FLOATS/SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE DOWN THE ROAD MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION LEADING TO OVERCORRECTION AND ADDITIONAL SWAYING. TRUCK HANDLES CURVES POORLY. YOU CANNOT GOOD THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE PLACE AROUND A CURVE, YOU MUST CONSTANTLY REPOSITION/CORRECT THE WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE CURVE. SUSPENSION IS POORLY DESIGNED, CAUSING TOO MUCH MOTION FOR THE DRIVER TO CONSINRESPOND TOO, LEADING TO FATIGUE AND MUSCLE ACHES. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY REGARDING ALL OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE 2 AXKE DAYCAB 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA'S. *JS

Additional Notes:

TRUCK FLOATS/SWAYS SIDE TO SIDE DOWN THE ROAD MAKING IT HARD TO CONTROL AND REQUIRING CONSTANT CORRECTION LEADING TO OVERCORRECTION AND ADDITIONAL SWAYING. TRUCK HANDLES CURVES POORLY. YOU CANNOT GOOD THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE PLACE AROUND A CURVE, YOU MUST CONSTANTLY REPOSITION/CORRECT THE WHEEL THROUGHOUT THE CURVE. SUSPENSION IS POORLY DESIGNED, CAUSING TOO MUCH MOTION FOR THE DRIVER TO CONSINRESPOND TOO, LEADING TO FATIGUE AND MUSCLE ACHES. THIS IS SPECIFICALLY REGARDING ALL OLD DOMINION FREIGHT LINE 2 AXKE DAYCAB 2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA'S. *JS

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11132252
Notice Date: Sep 29, 2018
Recall Date: Sep 29, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11091048 Other
Apr 30, 2018
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

OUR COMPANY SAYS THE 2019 WILL NOT IDLE WHEN IT IS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 DEGREES , WELL PROBLEM IT CAN BE 58 OUTSIDE AND ITS OVER 70 INSIDE, WELL ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS , YEAH NOW NO SAFETY FOR THE DRIVER, AND WE HAVE WOMAN OUT THERE TO. SO I DONT THING THEY WANT TO BE RAPED, SO IDLING THE TRUCK SHOULD BE UP TO THE DRIVER NOT THE COMPANY. WITH OUT PROPER SLEEP YOU NOW HAVE SLEEP DRIVERS DRIVING 80,000 POUND WEAPONS ON THE FREEWAYS, FIRST PERSON KILLED WILL BE ON YOUR HEADS IF THIS ISNT TAKEN CARE OF. CRASH PERVENTION SYSTEM ALL OK BUT WHEN DRIVING ON SLICK ROADS AND SOMEONE JUMPS IN FRONT OF YOU THE TRUCK SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AND WE DONT HAVE CONTROL ANYMORE, OH YEAH THIS IS SAFE NOT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.

Corrective Action:

OUR COMPANY SAYS THE 2019 WILL NOT IDLE WHEN IT IS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 DEGREES , WELL PROBLEM IT CAN BE 58 OUTSIDE AND ITS OVER 70 INSIDE, WELL ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS , YEAH NOW NO SAFETY FOR THE DRIVER, AND WE HAVE WOMAN OUT THERE TO. SO I DONT THING THEY WANT TO BE RAPED, SO IDLING THE TRUCK SHOULD BE UP TO THE DRIVER NOT THE COMPANY. WITH OUT PROPER SLEEP YOU NOW HAVE SLEEP DRIVERS DRIVING 80,000 POUND WEAPONS ON THE FREEWAYS, FIRST PERSON KILLED WILL BE ON YOUR HEADS IF THIS ISNT TAKEN CARE OF. CRASH PERVENTION SYSTEM ALL OK BUT WHEN DRIVING ON SLICK ROADS AND SOMEONE JUMPS IN FRONT OF YOU THE TRUCK SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AND WE DONT HAVE CONTROL ANYMORE, OH YEAH THIS IS SAFE NOT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.

Additional Notes:

OUR COMPANY SAYS THE 2019 WILL NOT IDLE WHEN IT IS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 DEGREES , WELL PROBLEM IT CAN BE 58 OUTSIDE AND ITS OVER 70 INSIDE, WELL ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS , YEAH NOW NO SAFETY FOR THE DRIVER, AND WE HAVE WOMAN OUT THERE TO. SO I DONT THING THEY WANT TO BE RAPED, SO IDLING THE TRUCK SHOULD BE UP TO THE DRIVER NOT THE COMPANY. WITH OUT PROPER SLEEP YOU NOW HAVE SLEEP DRIVERS DRIVING 80,000 POUND WEAPONS ON THE FREEWAYS, FIRST PERSON KILLED WILL BE ON YOUR HEADS IF THIS ISNT TAKEN CARE OF. CRASH PERVENTION SYSTEM ALL OK BUT WHEN DRIVING ON SLICK ROADS AND SOMEONE JUMPS IN FRONT OF YOU THE TRUCK SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AND WE DONT HAVE CONTROL ANYMORE, OH YEAH THIS IS SAFE NOT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11091048
Notice Date: Apr 30, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 30, 2018
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Campaign: 11091048 Other
Apr 30, 2018
Defect Description:

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Potential Consequences:

OUR COMPANY SAYS THE 2019 WILL NOT IDLE WHEN IT IS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 DEGREES , WELL PROBLEM IT CAN BE 58 OUTSIDE AND ITS OVER 70 INSIDE, WELL ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS , YEAH NOW NO SAFETY FOR THE DRIVER, AND WE HAVE WOMAN OUT THERE TO. SO I DONT THING THEY WANT TO BE RAPED, SO IDLING THE TRUCK SHOULD BE UP TO THE DRIVER NOT THE COMPANY. WITH OUT PROPER SLEEP YOU NOW HAVE SLEEP DRIVERS DRIVING 80,000 POUND WEAPONS ON THE FREEWAYS, FIRST PERSON KILLED WILL BE ON YOUR HEADS IF THIS ISNT TAKEN CARE OF. CRASH PERVENTION SYSTEM ALL OK BUT WHEN DRIVING ON SLICK ROADS AND SOMEONE JUMPS IN FRONT OF YOU THE TRUCK SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AND WE DONT HAVE CONTROL ANYMORE, OH YEAH THIS IS SAFE NOT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.

Corrective Action:

OUR COMPANY SAYS THE 2019 WILL NOT IDLE WHEN IT IS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 DEGREES , WELL PROBLEM IT CAN BE 58 OUTSIDE AND ITS OVER 70 INSIDE, WELL ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS , YEAH NOW NO SAFETY FOR THE DRIVER, AND WE HAVE WOMAN OUT THERE TO. SO I DONT THING THEY WANT TO BE RAPED, SO IDLING THE TRUCK SHOULD BE UP TO THE DRIVER NOT THE COMPANY. WITH OUT PROPER SLEEP YOU NOW HAVE SLEEP DRIVERS DRIVING 80,000 POUND WEAPONS ON THE FREEWAYS, FIRST PERSON KILLED WILL BE ON YOUR HEADS IF THIS ISNT TAKEN CARE OF. CRASH PERVENTION SYSTEM ALL OK BUT WHEN DRIVING ON SLICK ROADS AND SOMEONE JUMPS IN FRONT OF YOU THE TRUCK SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AND WE DONT HAVE CONTROL ANYMORE, OH YEAH THIS IS SAFE NOT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.

Additional Notes:

OUR COMPANY SAYS THE 2019 WILL NOT IDLE WHEN IT IS BETWEEN 30 AND 60 DEGREES , WELL PROBLEM IT CAN BE 58 OUTSIDE AND ITS OVER 70 INSIDE, WELL ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS , YEAH NOW NO SAFETY FOR THE DRIVER, AND WE HAVE WOMAN OUT THERE TO. SO I DONT THING THEY WANT TO BE RAPED, SO IDLING THE TRUCK SHOULD BE UP TO THE DRIVER NOT THE COMPANY. WITH OUT PROPER SLEEP YOU NOW HAVE SLEEP DRIVERS DRIVING 80,000 POUND WEAPONS ON THE FREEWAYS, FIRST PERSON KILLED WILL BE ON YOUR HEADS IF THIS ISNT TAKEN CARE OF. CRASH PERVENTION SYSTEM ALL OK BUT WHEN DRIVING ON SLICK ROADS AND SOMEONE JUMPS IN FRONT OF YOU THE TRUCK SLAMS ON THE BRAKES AND WE DONT HAVE CONTROL ANYMORE, OH YEAH THIS IS SAFE NOT. THIS NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED QUICKLY BEFORE SOMEONE DIES.

Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER
Mfg Campaign: 11091048
Notice Date: Apr 30, 2018
Recall Date: Apr 30, 2018
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