The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·22V101000·Announced 2022-02-22

2022 Freightliner Cascadia brake system failure and parking brake defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a software and brake hardware defect that may cause loss of braking and parking brake functionality, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Brake system defect affecting critical safety function with potential for complete loss of braking, which increases crash risk. No injuries or deaths reported in source; the hazard is theoretical, capping severity at High per rubric.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles due to a software and anti-lock brake system (ABS) hardware defect. A specific combination of these components may cause a system error resulting in loss of vehicle braking capability and the inability to set the parking brake. Approximately 9 vehicles are affected by this defect.

Loss of braking capability during operation significantly increases the risk of vehicle crashes. The remedy involves a free software update provided by Daimler Trucks North America service facilities. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule service, or reach the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
Affected units
9

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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