NHTSA Recall 13V627000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V627000; Date: Dec. 17, 2013
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Freightliner Cascadia; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Suspension:multiple Axle
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 379
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 24, 2014
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