2008 Freightliner Cascadia Technical Service Bulletins

494 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Freightliner Cascadia. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10209296Mar 2, 2022Engine cooling. Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for ParkSmart Eberspaecher Auxiliary Heater Service. This bulletin replaces the version dated May 2015. The note in General Information has been revised to include New Cascadia. Espar information has been changed to reflect a company name change to Eberspaecher.
• 10199899Jun 14, 2021Body and structure. End of Production for the Freightliner P3 Cascadia Sales Cabs. Due to low production volumes, DTNA will be discontinuing the production of the Freightliner Cascadia P3 Sales Cabs.
• 10190551Apr 19, 2021Engine cooling. Warranty Information letter announcing that DTNA is increasing the Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs) shown. The updated after treatment system (ATS) diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) pump times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 12, 2021.
• 10190549Apr 6, 2021Equipment. Warranty Information Letter announcing DTNA is adjusting the Standard Repair Times (SRTs) shown. The updated times will be applied to repair orders opened on or after April 5, 2021.
• 10185896Jan 17, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Warranty Information Letter for Detroit New Service Replacement Engine SRT Update. While validating Standard Repair Times (SRTs) for Detroit's new Gen 5 engine series, DTNA discovered an error in a pre-Gen 5 SRT for the New Service Replacement Engine Program. As a result, DTNA re-studied the SRT and concluded that time for removing/re-installing multiple components (e.g., exhaust manifold/turbo, engine sensor…
• 10184785Dec 23, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Revision removed steps instructing removal and installation of wheels. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable.
• 10183733Dec 6, 2020Engine cooling. Technical Service Letter for SPN 3711 FMI 31 on GHG17 DD15 Trucks.
• 10183955Nov 30, 2020Equipment, Fuel system, Engine cooling. Special Publication Letter for EPA07 EPA10 Three-Filter Fuel System DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit
• 10183954Nov 30, 2020Engine cooling, Fuel system, Equipment. Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.
• 10181759Oct 27, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. When troubleshooting Powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter® is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting…
• 10181049Oct 7, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning…
• 10179148Aug 25, 2020Engine cooling. Service Solution for P3 - CEL On and Engine de-rate due to ATD Chassis Harness Circuit 532M5+ at DEF Heater Supply location is shorted. Harness part number A66-03217-002 has been reported experiencing failures due to damages to 532M5+ circuit shorting /or corrosion in terminals at Connector (23-13053-200) harness location "ATD_CHAS_F_O_HTR_LINE_DEF_5B" .
• 10177604Jul 28, 2020Suspension, Equipment. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension bogie crossmember gussets to the C-channel will be assembled with 5/8 - 18 fasteners. This change includes a revision to a higher friction nut that requires an…
• 10177646Jul 23, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin for Reflective Tape Installation. If a truck tractor is ordered without mudflaps and/or mudflap support brackets, the rear reflective tape applied to the mudflaps or mudflap brackets during production is delivered loose with the vehicle. FMVSS/CMVSS 108 S5.7.1.4.3 requires reflective tape on all truck tractors domiciled in the United States and Canada.
• 10176997Jun 29, 2020Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Service Bulletin for Chassis Side-Fairing Kickplate Magnet Replacement. On Freightliner Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles manufactured before May 20, 2019, and equipped with side-fairings, the magnets that hold the kickplate closed may corrode and prevent the kickplate from staying in the closed position.
• 10174399Apr 29, 2020Exterior lighting. Service Bulletin for Marker Light Gasket Leaks, Cascadia. This bulletin replaces the version dated June 17, 2019. A procedure has been added for inspection, repair, and replacement of damaged or spun rivet nuts.
• 10173905Apr 21, 2020Body and structure. Service Bulletin for Draining Water Trapped in the Upper A-Pillar. A water leak in the seams between the cab roof and cab side wall or back wall can result in water becoming trapped in the upper A-pillar area in some Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles. This water may migrate inside the cab and eventually spill through the marker light fastener clearance holes and drip on the dash.
• 10173896Apr 17, 2020Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin for Replacing Windshield Gasket. Different types of cab leaks can result in water dripping from the top of the windshield, onto the dash. Replacing a windshield gasket unnecessarily may create new leak issues. Do not replace a windshield gasket unless it has been confirmed to leak, using the cab pressure test.
• 10170603Jan 21, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Service Letter for DDC Series 60 engines concerning Series 60 Cylinder Head Resurfacing/Finish. Detroit Diesel does not recommend third party resurfacing of Series 60 cylinder heads (outside of Detroit and Detroit Reman).
• 10170320Jan 17, 2020Electrical system. Service Solution for Meritor Wabco OnGuard Radar Service Alignment. If the radar sensor needs to be aligned, the radar sensor mounting system has become damaged or has loosened, or new radar sensor software has been installed, a Radar Sensor Service Alignment will need to be performed.
• 10169693Jan 2, 2020Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Service Solution for Legacy Cascadia, where trailer turn signals or 4-way flashers used in applications with high duty cycles, the left and right turn signals may experience shortened relay life.
• 10168040Nov 19, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Service Bulletin for Cascadia Cabin CAN ECU Compatibility. Compatible software levels are required for the proper operation of the vehicle.
• 10166965Nov 1, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Service Bulletin describing Cascadia cabin CAN ECU compatibility. This document replaces version from July 2015.
• 10166796Oct 29, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Important campaign Information letter for emission recall D12C3 being revised with the steps necessary for authorized dealers/distributors to order emission labels via DTNAConnect.
• 10166432Oct 25, 2019Engine cooling. Technical Service Letter communicating that information on DD Heavy Duty Platform Belt and Belt Tensioner can be found on TechLit.
• 10166431Oct 25, 2019Equipment, Engine cooling. Emission Recall Bulletin for EPA07/EPA10 DD13 Emission Labels In Cascadia 113” Day Cab Chassis obscured by air cleaner housing.
• 10165427Sep 27, 2019Engine cooling, Equipment. Tool Letter for ICC5 Programming Cable
• 10165416Sep 27, 2019Fuel system. Service Bulletin for Equiflo Fuel System Breather Tube Inspection
• 10164491Sep 8, 2019Equipment. Technical Solution for finding Bill of Material
• 10164416Sep 4, 2019Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Service Bulletin to address wiper issue. On some Cascadia vehicles, when a request for wiper activation is made the wipers may not function. This can result from an overcurrent condition, which causes the wipers to stop functioning and immediately set fault code SPN 522215 FMI 6.
• 10164410Sep 4, 2019Body and structure, Equipment. Service Bulletin to replace the white drip shield and secondary SAM cover on the SAM Cabin, with a new one-piece drip shield.
• 10164406Sep 4, 2019Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Service Bulletin to fix wiper motor issue. On some Cascadia wiper park brush that rides against the brush plate may wear and may result in a diminished wiper park signal.
• 10163634Aug 7, 2019Fuel system, Engine cooling. Service Information Bulletin for Symptom Diagnostics - Fluid in the Aftertreatment - Diesel Fuel Contamination.
• 10163599Aug 7, 2019Equipment. Warranty Information Letter sent to customers regarding new refrigerator supplier for returning parts.
• 10163421Aug 7, 2019Equipment, Engine, Fuel system. This service kit includes all necessary parts to replace the high pressure fuel rail feed lines, mounting bracket, P-clips and mounting hardware in the event one of these parts are loosened, removed or missing from the engine.
• 10163511Aug 5, 2019Body and structure. Warranty Information Letter - Expanded guidelines for paint-related claims sent out to Freightliner, Western star, Thomas Built Bus, Export and Direct warranty customers
• 10163479Jun 19, 2019Engine cooling. Marker Light Gasket Leaks, Cascadia
• 10162283May 30, 2019Engine cooling. Service Solution: 1034298 - New Cascadia Engine Harness Chafe at A06-95037-000 Bracket
• 10161117Apr 15, 2019Brakes. Accent / Park Light Function Disable Accent / Park Light Function Disable
• 10161115Apr 12, 2019Electrical system. SS1034234 Cascadia ICU4Me - Low Air Warning Light Not Coming On
• 10161114Apr 12, 2019Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Installation of Vortex Generators
• 10161113Apr 12, 2019Fuel system. SS 1034231 New Cascadia Fuel Gauge Not Indicating Full When Fuel Tank(s) Are Filled
• 10161109Apr 9, 2019Electrical system. Revised Bulletin
• 10160799Mar 28, 2019Transmission and drivetrain. Rear PTO Pump Support CA
• 10160789Mar 22, 2019Fuel system. SS 1034220 SSI Ultrasonic Fuel Level Sensor Information
• 10160786Mar 20, 2019Electrical system. Service Bulletin- sb54311 ICU Odometer Programming
• 10160783Mar 13, 2019Steering. sb42077 Steer Axle Brake Chatter
• 10160782Mar 13, 2019Exterior lighting. Steer Axle Brake Chatter
• 10160779Mar 11, 2019Electrical system. sb54308 Chassis ECU Programming
• 10160774Mar 8, 2019Equipment. sb83160 HVAC Blend Door Retrofit

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