CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. Due to inadequate clearance between the brake chambers and the frame rail, the brake chambers can contact the frame rail and cause brake chamber to detach or be damaged.
- Risk
- A detached brake chamber can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA reports that all affected vehicles have been remedied, therefore owner notifications will not be sent. The recall began on November 7, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-837.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks have inadequate clearance between the air disc brake chambers and the frame rail. The chambers can contact the frame rail, which may cause a brake chamber to detach or become damaged.
A detached or damaged brake chamber can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. According to the manufacturer, all affected vehicles have already been remedied, so owner notifications will not be sent. If you own or operate a 2020 Cascadia, check your VIN for open recalls and contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number FL-837. Repairs under this recall are free at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2020 |
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