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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 13V627📅 Dec 20, 2013

2013–2014 Freightliner Cascadia recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The 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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
13V627000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-656
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
379
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; PARKING BRAKE; SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 24, 2014
Built
Dec 11, 2012 – Nov 27, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 13V627 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 13V627?

2013–2014 Freightliner Cascadia. 379 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.