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2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia and Freightliner Coronado recall: software

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on April 9, 2013. It covers about 50 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50
reported
Apr 9, 2013
owners notified
Jun 6, 2013
related complaints
20

Electrical system: software

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April 3, 2013. In the affected vehicles, when the ignition is off and the door is opened without the parking brake applied, the dashboard does not display the correct message of "Park Brake Off Door Open."
Risk
Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update then display software. The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1‑800‑547‑0712. Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-642.

Recall number 13V127000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 20 complaints about electrical problems.

2012 Freightliner Cascadia

Questions about recall 13V127000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia and Freightliner Coronado software?

Yes. Recall 13V127000, reported on April 9, 2013, covers about 50 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V127000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update then display software. The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1‑800‑547‑0712. Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-642.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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