NHTSA Campaign 10V102000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Mar 16, 2010 · 490 vehicles affected

What's wrong

DAIMLER TRUCKS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CASCADIA EQUIPPED WITH LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM. THE LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AND IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.

Consequence

REDUCED EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINERS TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM REMAINS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2008 490
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2009 490
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2010 490

Source: NHTSA Campaign 10V102000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.