NHTSA recall · Reported December 17, 2013
FREIGHTLINER 2013-2014: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
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 w…
Freightliner recalled Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Freightline….
FREIGHTLINER 2013-2014: SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE was recalled by Freightliner in December 17, 2013. Reason: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks ma…. Remedy: DTNA will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the ECAS wiring, correcting it as n…. Verify recall #13V627000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Freightliner issued this NHTSA recall-Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks ma….
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- December 17, 2013
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #13V627000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy, what to do
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 Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13V627000 |
| Date reported | December 17, 2013 |
| Date initiated | December 17, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Freightliner |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
DTNA will notify the owners, and dealers will inspect the ECAS wiring, correcting it as necessary, free of charge. The recall beg…
- Check the recall number (13V627000) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official NHTSA notice before acting. NHTSA notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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