CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The double check valve may trap air which can impair service brake function and lock the rear axle while the vehicle is in motion. A locked rear axle may cause brake components to fail or increased stopping distance.
- Risk
- Brake component failure and increased stopping distance may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-2712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-936.
- 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
Certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks may have a double check valve in the air brake supply system that can trap air. This can impair service brake function and cause the rear axle to lock while the truck is moving.
A locked rear axle can lead to brake component failure or longer stopping distances, which increases the risk of a crash. According to the recall notice, all affected vehicles have already been remedied, so no owner notification letters are being sent.
If you have questions about this recall, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-2712, referencing recall FL-936. You can also check your vehicle identification number for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2022 |
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