FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with ABS warning light that may not reactivate after restarting. This could cause crashes. Owners must contact DTNA for free reprogramming.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Unknowingly operating a truck with an ABS malfunction may increase the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because their ABS warning light might not turn on after restarting the vehicle. This could lead to crashes if the brakes malfunction during normal driving. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223846-freightliner-cascadia-2018-2019-abs-recall-risk-of-crash-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223846-freightliner-cascadia-2018-2019-abs-recall-risk-of-crash-if · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V136000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2018-2019 ABS Recall: Risk of Crash if ABS Malfunctions.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223846-freightliner-cascadia-2018-2019-abs-recall-risk-of-crash-if. Based on NHTSA recall #19V136000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V136000).
Why it’s dangerous
The ABS warning light in these trucks might not turn on after the ignition is turned off and then back on. This means the brakes could malfunction during driving, increasing crash risk if the driver doesn't notice the problem.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers using these trucks without the ABS warning light reactivating after restarting may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured between 2018 and 2019. The ABS warning light may not reactivate after restarting the vehicle.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get free ABS module reprogramming for your vehicle.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS module, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-810.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The ABS warning light may not reactivate after restarting the vehicle, which could cause brake malfunctions and crashes.
How can I tell if my truck is affected?
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was made between 2018 and 2019, and if the ABS warning light doesn't turn on after restarting the vehicle.
What should I do if I have the affected truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for free ABS module reprogramming.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V136000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 19V136000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the ABS module, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. The DTNA number for this recall is FL-810. 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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Where this comes from
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 #19V136000 (February 27, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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