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2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia recall: service brakes

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on July 24, 2019. It covers about 183 vehicles.

vehicles affected
183
reported
Jul 24, 2019
owners notified
Sep 16, 2019
related complaints
18

Service brakes

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a certain 40K Light Weight Extra Duty Airliner suspension and 51 inch axle spacing configuration. The brake airlines may be damaged due to inadequate clearance between the ride height control valve and the brake airlines.
Risk
Damage to the brake airlines can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket for the height control valve to add additional clearance for the brake airlines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-820.

Recall number 19V548000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 18 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 19V548000

Is there a recall on the 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia service brakes?

Yes. Recall 19V548000, reported on July 24, 2019, covers about 183 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V548000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket for the height control valve to add additional clearance for the brake airlines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-820.

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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