FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V127000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-06-06 2013-04-09 2013-04-09

Production Dates: 2011-10-21 - 2013-04-03

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-642

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 50

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April 3, 2013. In the affected vehicles, when the ignition is off and the door is opened without the parking brake applied, the dashboard does not display the correct message of "Park Brake Off Door Open."

Consequence

Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update then display software. The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-642.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.