FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V627000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2013 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-02-24 | 2013-12-17 | 2013-12-20 |
Production Dates: 2012-12-11 - 2013-11-27
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-656
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 379
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured December 11, 2012, through November 27, 2013 and equipped with a Meritor Wabco electronically controlled air suspension "ECAS" system. In the affected vehicles, the wiring harnesses for the ECAS may have been reversed.
If the wiring harnesses are connected in reverse, it may adjust the suspension axle height incorrectly, reducing driving traction and parking brake effectiveness. Either result increases the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the ECAS wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on February 24, 2014. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-656.
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.
