Freightliner Cascadia: Electrical system — instrument cluster/panel

Affects Freightliner Cascadia · 2020 — about 43 vehicles.

The hazard

The incorrect gear selection display may cause the operator to falsely assume that the truck is in neutral, possibly resulting in the truck moving unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the powertrain controller so that the correct gear selection displays in the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began August 7,2019. Owners can contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-808.

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