2016 Freightliner Cascadia Technical Service Bulletins

953 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10191143Apr 19, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Detroit Field Service Campaign for DT12 Transmission Drive Shaft Cover Plug Reseal. Daimler Trucks North America LLC, on behalf of its DETROIT Powertrain Division, is initiating Field Service Campaign D21M1 on certain DT12 transmissions in order to reseal the bypass plugs of the drive shaft cover located in front housing.
• 10190555Apr 19, 2021Engine cooling. Detroit Technical Service Letter for DD13 Cylinder Head and Cylinder Head Gasket Change.
• 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.
• 10191820Apr 15, 2021Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on fault codes SPN-5246 FMI-16, SPN-5246 FMI-15, SPN-4364 FMI-18, SPN-3364 FMI-2.
• 10191834Apr 7, 2021Electrical system. Tech Talk discussion on being Stuck in Emergency Power Supply mode.
• 10191831Apr 6, 2021Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on EGR fail's to learn.
• 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.
• 10189340Mar 24, 2021Equipment. Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Espar Service Information. This bulletin replaces the version dated January 1, 2015. New Cascadia has been added to the model list.
• 10189319Mar 22, 2021Equipment, Electrical system. Warranty Policy Letter for battery tags. DTNA determined that since adopting the AutoMeter BCT-460DTNA Powernet Assessment Tool (AutoMeter) as the required powernet system tester, not all battery tags have to be retained support Warranty-related claims.
• 10190020Mar 10, 2021Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. DTNA received a field notification on multiple units regarding diagnostic fault codes that were found to be causing issues to the After Treatment Control Module (ACM). These fault codes indicated that the ACM communication message was not received by the Motor Control Module (MCM) which in certain cases, led to a 25% engine de-rate situation. Further diagnosis revealed that the DT12 wiring harness was chafing and…
• 10187532Feb 25, 2021Equipment, Engine cooling. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Programming Chassis Electronic Control Units (ECUs) With DiagnosticLink.
• 10187835Feb 19, 2021Engine cooling. Starting on November 23, 2020, DiagnosticLink 8.13 (Build 4527) was made available. Current subscribers of DiagnosticLink 8.11 or 8.12 may upgrade to DiagnosticLink 8.13 at no cost. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.
• 10187524Feb 15, 2021Equipment. Superseding Letter to an Important Campaign Information Letter to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately. This letter supersedes ICI20-022R.
• 10187444Feb 15, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system, Equipment. Warranty Information Letter for Detroit NOx Sensor Circuit Fault Codes - Claim Guidelines.
• 10187881Feb 10, 2021Engine cooling. Important Campaign Information Letter announcing that a revision for Detroit Diesel Field Service Campaign D19M7. This letter is to inform you that Detroit Field Service Campaign D19M7 REV2, Pre-Series Cascadia Emission Label Replacement has been EXTENDED for an additional four months and re-activated on DTNA Connect. Please use the extended termination date for all work under D19M7 REV2 from this point forward.
• 10187879Feb 10, 2021Engine cooling. Revision for Field Service Campaign for pre-series Cascadia and New Cascadia Emission Label replacement. Additional sections have been updated.
• 10187598Feb 10, 2021Engine cooling, Electrical system. Service Solution for P3 - CEL On and Engine de-rate due to ATD Chassis Harness Circuit 532M5+ at DEF Heater Supply location is shorted.
• 10187440Feb 8, 2021Equipment. Revised Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize processes. Revisions are in blue font.
• 10187992Feb 7, 2021Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on lack of communication with ACM and MCM.
• 10187846Feb 3, 2021Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on DD13 GHG 17 long block dressed as a GHG14
• 10187900Feb 1, 2021Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Resources: Exploded View DD Platform and DT12 Posters. Detroit's TechComm team created visual aids for the network and released exploded view posters for DD platform engines. In early 2021, Detroit added multiple DT12 posters.
• 10185931Jan 25, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Service Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has two (2) Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs), easy and difficult, which can be applied to repair orders.
• 10185903Jan 25, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps. There is a short supply of exhaust clamps, part number DDE A6809950502, used as inlet and outlet exhaust clamps on GHG17 heavy duty engines (DD13, DD15 and DD16) with a 1-Box aftertreatment configuration. Exhaust clamp part number TCX T130158342AC2 may be used as a substitute for DDE A6809950502, but be aware of the different torque specs…
• 10185897Jan 25, 2021Engine cooling, Equipment. Warranty Information Letter for Detroit Bearing Failures - Standard Diagnostic Times. DTNA is increasing repair strategies for determining the root cause of Detroit DD heavy duty lower end bearing failures. To support this strategy change, Detroit now has two (2) Standard Diagnostic Times (SDTs), easy and difficult, which can be applied to repair orders.
• 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…
• 10186635Jan 15, 2021Engine cooling. Tech Talk continued discussion on upper engine knock after head replacement.
• 10186539Jan 6, 2021Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Talk discussion on WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE FROM NEUTRAL, WILL GO INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE.
• 10184931Dec 29, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Talk discussion on vehicle WILL NOT GO INTO DRIVE FROM NEUTRAL, WILL GO INTO DRIVE FROM REVERSE.
• 10184892Dec 29, 2020Engine cooling. Tech talk discussion on location of ambient air temperature location.
• 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.
• 10184029Dec 8, 2020Steering, Transmission and drivetrain. Revised Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. Revisions are in blue. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications.
• 10183988Dec 7, 2020Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications.
• 10183733Dec 6, 2020Engine cooling. Technical Service Letter for SPN 3711 FMI 31 on GHG17 DD15 Trucks.
• 10184909Dec 1, 2020Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on Upper engine knock after head replacement.
• 10183954Nov 30, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling, Fuel system. Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.
• 10183735Nov 30, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Revised Service Bulletin for DT12 PTO Upfit. This bulletin replaces the version dated 09/13/2019. DDCSN and Power Service Literature references have been removed.
• 10183450Nov 27, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. Tech Talk discussion on DD13 HARDSTART with Starter faults 677-3.
• 10183584Nov 16, 2020Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Talk discussion on dt12 not going to reverse.
• 10183401Nov 5, 2020Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Talk discussion on 2016 Freightliner Blower Motor INOP.
• 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…
• 10182023Oct 22, 2020Electrical system, Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on a Cranking issue. Engine will attempt to crank when turning on master disconnect switch.
• 10181052Oct 12, 2020Engine cooling, Equipment. DDC Technical Service Letter for GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts. Some GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty oil pans may experience an issue with the oil pan drain plug insert spinning during removal or installation while completing an oil change. Leaking may also be observed at the drain plug and/or other plugs in the oil pan.
• 10182025Oct 7, 2020Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Talk discussion for wiring a solenoid and switch for a 2016 Cascadia with PTO on a DT12 transmission.
• 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…
• 10181949Oct 3, 2020Equipment, Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on FYI BELT TENSIONER UPDATE.
• 10181851Oct 1, 2020Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on DD ENGINES FAN RUNNING MORE IN THE COLD.
• 10181849Sep 29, 2020Seat belts. Joyson Safety Systems letter informing DTNA about Hikone Webbing Investigation. JSS is near completion of an initial investigation regarding data integrity issues at the seatbelt webbing manufacturing facility in Hikone, Japan acquired from Takata in April of 2018.
• 10180081Sep 24, 2020Engine cooling. Tech Talk Discussion for DD15 GHG14 EGR linkage hex nuts.
• 10180350Sep 22, 2020Equipment, Steering. Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
• 10180382Sep 15, 2020Engine cooling. Tech Talk discussion on repair verification for codes like 'low air flow' when a trailer is not available.

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