CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The e-axle planetary gear set may not be welded properly, which can cause the e-motor to detach from the final drive, resulting in an undetectable and sudden loss of drive power without the ability to restart the vehicle.
- Risk
- An undetectable and sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the e-axle(s) as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL979.
- 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 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia trucks may have an e-axle planetary gear set that was not welded properly. This can allow the e-motor to detach from the final drive, causing a sudden loss of drive power that the driver cannot detect in advance, and the vehicle may not be able to restart.
A sudden, unexpected loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash. Because the condition is undetectable before it happens, drivers may have no warning before losing the ability to propel the vehicle.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect and replace the e-axle(s) as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2023. You can contact Daimler Truck North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL979), and you should check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner E-Cascadia | 20232024 |
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