2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia recall: quick release valve
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on July 2, 2020. It covers about 164,326 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 164,326
- reported
- Jul 2, 2020
- owners notified
- Aug 28, 2020
- related complaints
- 25
Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers. The single brake modulator valve may be affected by chemical corrosion which can slow down the release timing and cause the brakes to pull to the affected side during automatic braking events.
- Risk
- Brakes that pull to one side during automatic braking events may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front left and right single brake modulator valves will be replaced and spacers added, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-855.
Recall number 20V390000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 20V390000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia quick release valve?
Yes. Recall 20V390000, reported on July 2, 2020, covers about 164,326 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V390000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front left and right single brake modulator valves will be replaced and spacers added, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-855.
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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