FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.