Freightliner Cascadia 2007
Model Cascadia made in 2007 by Freightliner got 3 investigations there are 9 recalls as well as 18 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and equipment. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, electronic stability control and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V024000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/01/2006 to 12/17/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 14181 | 02/13/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 01/22/2009 | 01/22/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 14181 my 2007-2009 freightliner cascadia trucks equipped with cab signal-detect and activation modules (sams). potential corrosion damage due to water intrusion into the sams may cause electrical shorts or intermittent operation of tail lamps, stop lamps, side marker lamps and trailer lighting. in some cases starter motors have activated without a key on. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An electrical short in the cab sam or chassis sam may cause melting in the sam or other electrical components which may cause a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect for indication of water intrusion or damage to the sams. sams will be replaced as required and modifications will be completed to control possible sources of water intrusion. the recall is expected to begin on or before february 13, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. fl545.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V465000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 09/15/2005 to 09/01/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 4444 | 03/28/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/08/2011 | 09/08/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system. this might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esc module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. an interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. the date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. the safety recall began on march 28, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler safety recall number is fl-612.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V146000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/20/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1978 | 12/02/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/03/2011 | 03/04/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V400000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 02/27/2006 to 10/02/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 18067 | 11/04/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/08/2009 | 10/14/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. the safety recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks recall no. 09c-4.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V074000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | V (Vehicle) | 103437 | 04/27/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/28/2012 | 02/28/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V478000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 07/11/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 73500 | 02/21/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/16/2011 | 09/21/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2004 through 2008 heavy trucks manufactured from july 11, 2003, through september 28, 2007, equipped with epa04 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines and fuel filters mounted near the center of the engine on the left-hand side. the plastic low pressure fuel line between engine mounted fuel filter and engine block may develop a substantial diesel fuel leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could create a road hazard increasing the risk of a crash. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. vehicles will be inspected and the plastic low pressure fuel line will be replaced with a steel low pressure fuel line. this service will be performed free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on october 28, 2011. the safety recall began on february 21, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' campaign number is 11c-2.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V391000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/17/2006 to 03/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 10185 | 05/07/2010 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/06/2009 | 10/06/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V514000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 11/01/2004 to 06/15/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 9689 | 07/06/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/13/2011 | 10/25/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. the lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. a failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. a damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. if corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. if no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber belows will be replaced with sealant added between the nellows and the rack housing. an interim letter was mailed in december 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-614.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V357000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 10/29/2004 to 07/03/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 8882 | 02/05/2010 | ODI | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/16/2009 | 09/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on february 5, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-557.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-54-243 | 06/01/2009 | 10030466 | Freightliner: several issues have been discovered when using servicelink with the lifeguard rolltek system on cascadia trucks. the servicelink issues include-missing rolltek ecu descriptions; missing rolltek ecu fault descriptions; the inab | 10/07/2009 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE | |||||
| SF-415A | 12/01/2009 | 10032748 | Daimler (freightliner) truck: certain trucks may not have updated software for the following electronic control units (ecus): signal detect and activation module (sam) cabin, sam chassis, modular switch field (msf), and the central gateway | 05/07/2010 | |
| SB-54-243 | 06/01/2009 | 10030466 | Freightliner: several issues have been discovered when using servicelink with the lifeguard rolltek system on cascadia trucks. the servicelink issues include-missing rolltek ecu descriptions; missing rolltek ecu fault descriptions; the inab | 10/07/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-49-28 | 03/01/2011 | 10038248 | Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the old ones are prone to fatigue and may fail. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| SB-49-28 | 03/01/2011 | 10038248 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SF-398A-F | 11/01/2008 | 10029207 | Freightliner: some vehicles may have been built with clamps used to connect the clean gas induction (cgi) plumbing that may not provide an adequate seal, allowing unfilter air into the system. the clamps will be replaced. *pe | 06/26/2009 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| FSB-49-33 | 05/01/2012 | 10044351 | Freightliner: excessive white crystal or powder around def fitting, caused by evaporation of def when exposed to air and/or dampness, indicates a leak in diesel exhaust fluid or improper installation or damaged connectors would have leaks | 06/13/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT | |||||
| FSB-54-231 | 05/01/2012 | 10044352 | Freightliner: information provided for replacement hardware parts for a sam chassis or a sam cab. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| FSB-54-231 | 05/01/2012 | 10044352 | Freightliner: information provided for replacement hardware parts for a sam chassis or a sam cab. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| SB-60-133 | 07/01/2009 | 10030870 | Freightliner: flex extender installation on delivered vehicles. trucks from original equipment manufacturer are transported with the rubber flex extenders (if so equipped) removed from the trailing edge of the cab side extenders. transpo | 12/16/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| SB-83-130 | 06/01/2009 | 10030484 | Freightliner: some trucks may have the ambient air temperature sensor harness routed such that it can be chaffed on a radiator baffle. if the harness is rubbed through, the ac may not function. no model years listed. | 10/14/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ICI-10-028 | 11/25/2010 | 10037444 | Daimler trucks: revisions to a previous service campaign. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| ICI-10-028 | 11/25/2010 | 10037444 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |
| SF-397A-F | 03/03/2009 | SF-397 | 10028206 | Daimler trucks-freightliner: on certain vehicles, the air filter housing and/or the air intake duct may not seal correctly, allowing dust and dirt to enter the engine. the air filter housing and/air intake duct will be replaced, as appropr | 03/16/2009 |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | |||||
| TSB-54-237 | 07/01/2009 | 10029425 | Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat without out gassing. model years unknown. models columbia, business class m2 and cascadia. *pe | 07/08/2009 | |
| (PWS) | |||||
| SB42-68 | 12/01/2012 | 10049539 | Freightliner: brake s-cam tube lubrication interval change. to ensure optimum service life and trouble-free operation, the recommended maintenance interval for lubricating meritor s-cam brake tubes on century class, columbia, cascadia and c | 01/16/2013 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||||
| SF-422AB | 11/01/2010 | 10036594 | Daimler truck (freightliner): kick plate door hinges. the kick plate door hinge springs on some trucks may be missing or fracture. a failure of both springs may result in kick plate door not remaining shut. kick plate door hinge springs | 04/04/2011 | |
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||||
| TSB-88-37 | 07/01/2009 | 10029384 | Freightliner: hood tilt assist strut oil leaks can be prevented by flipping the strut orientation to keep oil in the cylinder, which contributes to long strut life. model years unknown. *pe | 07/08/2009 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| STEERING - RACK AND PINION | ||||||
| PE09040 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/31/2009 | 11/19/2009 | RACK AND PINION FAILURE | 09V357000 | |
| A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | ||||||
| PE09040 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/31/2009 | 11/19/2009 | RACK AND PINION FAILURE | 09V357000 | |
| A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK | ||||||
| PE09040 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/31/2009 | 11/19/2009 | RACK AND PINION FAILURE | 09V357000 | |
| A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed. | ||||||