Freightliner Recalls 2013-2014 Cascadia Trucks Due to Wiring Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because reversed wiring may reduce traction and parking brake effectiveness.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical wiring affecting suspension and brakes) that explicitly increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured between December 11, 2012, and November 27, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with a Meritor Wabco electronically controlled air suspension (ECAS) system. The recall involves 379 affected vehicles.
The defect involves wiring harnesses for the ECAS system that may have been installed in reverse. If the wiring is connected incorrectly, the system may adjust the suspension axle height improperly. This error can reduce driving traction and diminish the effectiveness of the parking brake, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the ECAS wiring and correct it as necessary at no charge. The recall began on February 24, 2014. Owners can contact Daimler at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Affected units
- 379
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CASCADIA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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