Are there any recalls on Freightliner Cascadia trucks?
In the new recall, the intensity of the brake lights on affected trucks do not change. That means someone following the truck would not know if the Cascadia was slowing down. Such confusion could increase the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Are there brake lights out on a Freightliner pusher?
I have a 99 Newmar, Dutch Star, pusher. Went for a state inspection found I have two brake lights out. One in the center up high is working. I have checked everything at my level. I am hearing there are diodes in the brake light circuit. Found a Freightliner bulletin and sure enough there is a brake light harness kit.
Is there a recall on Daimler Freightliner?
Daimler Trucks received a field report in late July of brake lights remaining on after the brake pedal was released. The truck maker reviewed other returned parts with supplier Honeywell International through October and decided to conduct a safety recall. Dealers and customers will be notified of the recall Dec. 17.
Why are my brake lights red on my Freightliner?
Typically, diodes are used on the tow vehicle. I think you’re headed in the wrong direction. Is your Freightliner chassis red stop and turn signals (3 way circuit) or does it have separate amber turn signals (4 way circuit). If you have red turn and stop lights I would suspect either a fuse or the turn signal multi-switch assembly.
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with an optional steering wheel air bag. The driver’s frontal air bag may deploy unexpectedly.
Are there any recalls on Daimler Cascadia trucks?
Problem: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain Eaton ECA heavy-duty truck clutches.
What is the maintenance schedule for a Cascadia truck?
Service Schedule Table: 00–02 Vehicle Maintenance Schedule Table: 00–03 Initial Maintenance (IM) Operations: 00–04 M1 Maintenance Interval Operations: 00–05 M2 Maintenance Interval Operations: 00–06 M3 Maintenance Interval Operations: 00–07 Maintenance Operation Sets Table: 00–08 Noise Emission Controls Maintenance: 00–09
What to do if Autoshift won’t go into gears?
Click to expand… just disconnect the negative battery cable for about 5 full minutes. reconnect, and see what happens. then make sure to check the tightness of all the battery cables as well. Checking the grounds… Start at the battery box and work out on each cable, + and -.
How does the red warning light work on a Cascadia truck?
If there is a risk of collision with a stationary obstacle when turning right, the red warning lamp in the A-pillar flashes for approximately two seconds and a warning tone also sounds. The red warning lamp in the A-pillar then lights up continuously while there is a risk of collision.
Are there any recalls on Daimler Freightliner Trucks?
Daimler reported no crashes or injuries in it’s Sept. 18 report to NHTSA. The truck maker estimates 5% of the recalled trucks could have malfunctioning brake pressure switches. Daimler received its first complaint of the brake pressure switch malfunctioning in March 2019.
It received a second report in June 2019, which included a complaint that the cruise control would not work because of the brake pressure switch malfunction. Daimler investigated but did not see an issue rising to the need for a recall. In February 2020, the truck maker received two more complaints.