Recall 19V136000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT

Report Date
20190227
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the Anti-Lock Braking system (ABS) malfunction warning light may not reactivate after the ignition has been turned off and then switched back on. As such, the vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."

Safety Consequence

Unknowingly operating a truck with an ABS malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS module, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-810.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.