Antilock: ABS warning lightRecall 19V-136 · 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 19V-136 covers 14 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia for a antilock: abs warning light problem, reported to NHTSA on February 27, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired14 of 14 · 2020 Q3
Vehicles affected141 model
ReportedFeb 27, 2019Owners notified Apr 26, 2019
Complaints since2Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 19V136000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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."

The risk

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

What to do

The fix

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.

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2019 Q22020 Q3
1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 25, 2017 to July 17, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.