The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·19V803000·Announced 2019-11-07

Freightliner Cascadia Recall for Brake Chamber Clearance Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because brake chambers may contact the frame rail, potentially causing detachment and reduced braking.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to reduced brake effectiveness and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where inadequate clearance between the brake chambers and the frame rail allows the brake chambers to contact the frame rail. This contact can cause the brake chamber to detach or become damaged.

A detached brake chamber can cause reduced brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have already been remedied, so owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began on November 7, 2019.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-837. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
4

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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