Recall 09V376000: 2008–2009 Freightliner Cascadia

Report received

Sep 23, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

14vehicles

Model years

2008–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2009 trucks equipped with indiana mills and manufacturing rolltek side-roll protection systems. The sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction and cause the side airbags to inadvertently deploy.

Possible consequence

Inadvertent deployment of the side airbags could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.

Remedy

Daimler trucks will inspect to determine if a vehicle contains an affected system and, if so, that system will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before november 20, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Freightliner Cascadia8 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner Cascadia19 complaints