Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V491000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V491000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2017-2019 freightliner cascadia trucks Includes 43,584 affected units, No ABS/ESC lights with Key Cycle/FMVSS 121, 136, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017-2019 freightliner cascadia trucks

Defect Summary

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."

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V491000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2018-07-20T00:00:00
Subject: No abs/esc lights with key cycle/fmvss 121, 136
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 43,584

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-780
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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."
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.13

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