CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. A certain combination of software and anti-lock brake system (ABS) hardware may lead to a system error, possibly causing a loss of vehicle braking and the inability to set the parking brake.
- Risk
- A loss of brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA service facilities will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL919.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software and anti-lock brake system (ABS) hardware combination may cause a system error. In some cases this can result in a loss of vehicle braking and an inability to set the parking brake.
A loss of braking increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk and have the repair completed as soon as possible.
The remedy is a free software update performed by an authorized dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 10, 2022. For questions, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL919), and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2022 |
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