Recall 10V102000: 2008–2010 Freightliner Cascadia

Report received

Mar 16, 2010

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

490vehicles

Model years

2008–2010

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 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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Freightliner Cascadia8 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner Cascadia19 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints