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Freightliner Cascadia Recall 22V443: Emergency brakes may fail to engage, raising crash risk

NHTSA campaign 22V443, reported June 22, 2022, 17 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia trucks have an emergency braking system that may not engage. If it fails to engage, the truck can lose its ability to brake, which increases the risk of a crash.

The recall calls for authorized dealers to install a double check valve on affected vehicles. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on December 22, 2022. If you have questions, you can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712.

If you own a 2022 Freightliner Cascadia, check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the free repair with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V443Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Component
SERVICE BRAKES
Problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The emergency braking system may not engage, resulting in the loss of braking ability.
Risk
A loss of braking ability can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will install a double check valve, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 22, 2022. Owners may contact DNTA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-941.
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Cascadia2022