FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Electrical System
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with faulty instrument cluster that may not check ABS/ESC warning bulbs, risking undetected malfunctions. Owners must have ICU reprogrammed free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Without an ABS or ESC bulb check, the operator may unaware that the warning light bulbs are not working. If the warning bulbs are not working, in the event of an ABS or ESC malfunction, the driver may not be notified, increasing the risk of a crash.
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What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks. The instrument cluster may fail to check ABS or ESC warning bulbs when the ignition is turned on quickly, potentially causing undetected malfunctions that could lead to crashes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223832-freightliner-cascadia-2019-electrical-system-recall-warning-bulb-check-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223832-freightliner-cascadia-2019-electrical-system-recall-warning-bulb-check-failure · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V491000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2019 Electrical System Recall: Warning Bulb Check Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223832-freightliner-cascadia-2019-electrical-system-recall-warning-bulb-check-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #18V491000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V491000).
Why it’s dangerous
The instrument cluster may not properly check ABS or ESC warning bulbs when the ignition is turned on quickly. This means if the warning bulbs fail, drivers won't know if ABS or ESC systems are malfunctioning, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with the specific instrument cluster unit are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk if they experience ABS or ESC malfunctions without warning.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with the instrument cluster unit that may not perform bulb checks when ignition is turned on quickly. The recall began March 5, 2019, and DTNA issued an interim notification on September 18, 2018.
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Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm if your truck is affected and schedule the free reprogramming of the instrument cluster.
Have Instrument Cluster Reprogrammed
Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster to ensure bulb checks occur each time the ignition is turned on, free of charge.
Replace Tire Pressure Monitoring Parts
Owners with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPMS) systems must have replacement parts installed, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ICU's to ensure a bulb check is performed each time the ignition is turned on, free of charge. Also, the sub-population with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TMPS) will also require replacement parts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2018. The recall began March 5, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-780.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The instrument cluster may not properly check ABS or ESC warning bulbs when the ignition is turned on quickly, potentially causing undetected malfunctions that could lead to crashes.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it was manufactured between 2017 and 2019 and has the specific instrument cluster unit that may not perform bulb checks when the ignition is turned on quickly.
What should I do if I have this truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule free reprogramming of the instrument cluster or replacement parts for TPMS systems.
Contact DTNA
We’ve drafted a message you can send DTNA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V491000 — DTNA DTNA Hello, I own a DTNA that is covered by recall 18V491000 from DTNA. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ICU's to ensure a bulb check is performed each time the ignition is turned on, free of charge. Also, the sub-population with Tire Pressure Monitoring (TMPS) will also require replacement parts, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on September 18, 2018. The recall began March 5, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-780. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V491000 (July 20, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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