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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V102000

2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | 2010 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system: software

Published March 16, 2010 · Recall initiated: March 16, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V102000, published March 16, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | 2010 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system: software.

What's the hazard

DAIMLER TRUCKS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CASCADIA EQUIPPED WITH LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM. THE LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AND IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINERS TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM REMAINS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
CASCADIA
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | 2010 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system: software recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V102000 on March 16, 2010. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CASCADIA EQUIPPED WITH LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM. THE LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AND IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINERS TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM REMAINS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: CASCADIA.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)