Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V627000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V627000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured december 11, 2012, through november 27, 2013 and equipped with a meritor wabco electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) system Includes 379 affected units, ECAS Wiring may be Reversed, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2013-2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured december 11, 2012, through november 27, 2013 and equipped with a meritor wabco electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) system

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured december 11, 2012, through november 27, 2013 and equipped with a meritor wabco electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) system. in the affected vehicles, the wiring harnesses for the ecas may have been reversed.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the ecas wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 24, 2014. owners may contact daimler at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-656.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V627000
Report Received Date: 2013-12-17T00:00:00
Subject: Ecas wiring may be reversed
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 379

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-656
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured december 11, 2012, through november 27, 2013 and equipped with a meritor wabco electronically controlled air suspension (ecas) system. in the affected vehicles, the wiring harnesses for the ecas may have been reversed.
Consequence Summary: If the wiring harnesses are connected in reverse, it may adjust the suspension axle height incorrectly, reducing driving traction and parking brake effectiveness. either result increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the ecas wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on february 24, 2014. owners may contact daimler at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-656.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 83.11

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NHTSA ID: 13V627000
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