Freightliner Cascadia: Electrical system — wiring

Affects Freightliner Cascadia · 2013–2014 — about 379 vehicles.

The 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.

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational