Freightliner Cascadia (2019) – 18V581000

Defect Description For Recall

Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado And 122Sd, And Western Star 4900 Trucks, Equipped With Cummins Isx15 Or X15 Diesel Engines. In Certain Driving Conditions, Such As On A Long Down-Hill Grade, The Fuel Line May Burst If The Fuel Pump Cooling Circuit Screen Becomes Restricted.

Make Of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER

Model Of Vehicle

CASCADIA

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

18V581000

Component Description

Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel

Effect Of Defect

If The Fuel Line Bursts, Fuel May Leak Onto The Road Resulting In A Roadway Hazard For Other Motorists. The Engine May Also Stall Without Warning, Resulting In The Vehicle’S Inability To Restart, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

Cummins Will Notify The Affected Owners. The Remedy For This Recall Is Still Under Development. Dtna Issued An Interim Notification To Owners On October 9, 2018. The Recall Began November 21, 2018. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-547-0712 Or Cummins Customer Service At 1-800-286-6467. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl789.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20160312

End Of Manufacture

20180808

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

4500

Date Owners Notified

20181121

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20180830

Make Campaign Number

FL789

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard