NHTSA Recall 10V102000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V102000; Date: Mar. 16, 2010
Reduced effectiveness of the advanced occupant protection system may increase the risk of injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Freightliner Cascadia; 2009 Freightliner Cascadia; 2010 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Electrical System: Software
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 490
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 cascadia equipped with lifeguard rolltek advanced occupant protection system. The lifeguard rolltek is designed to provide additional protection to vehicle occupants in the event of a rollover accident and it may not have been properly installed.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect and install an additional retainers to ensure the system remains fully functional. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on August 4, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler recall no. Fl-573. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 4, 2010
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