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2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia recall: instrument cluster/panel

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on July 20, 2018. It covers about 43,584 vehicles.

vehicles affected
43,584
reported
Jul 20, 2018
owners notified
Mar 5, 2019
related complaints
3

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The Instrument Cluster Unit (ICU) may not perform the required bulb checks for the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) or Electronic Stability Control (ESC) if the ignition is turned from on to off to on too quickly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems," and 136, "Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles."
Risk
Without an ABS or ESC bulb check, the operator may unaware that the warning light bulbs are not working. If the warning bulbs are not working, in the event of an ABS or ESC malfunction, the driver may not be notified, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ICU's to ensure a bulb check is performed each time the ignition is turned on, free of charge. Also, the sub-population with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TMPS) will also require replacement parts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2018. The recall began March 5, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-780.

Recall number 18V491000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about electrical problems.

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Questions about recall 18V491000

Is there a recall on the 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia instrument cluster/panel?

Yes. Recall 18V491000, reported on July 20, 2018, covers about 43,584 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V491000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ICU's to ensure a bulb check is performed each time the ignition is turned on, free of charge. Also, the sub-population with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TMPS) will also require replacement parts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2018. The recall began March 5, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-780.

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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