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.
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.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223832-freightliner-cascadia-2019-recall-electrical-system · Recall date July 20, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V491000
“FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated July 20, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223832-freightliner-cascadia-2019-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 18V491000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V491000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V491000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 18V491000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. 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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