Heavy truck, diesel, 6x4, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Jan 28, 2014 to Nov 11, 2023.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V-214 | Apr 14, 2020 | Rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road | Lighting | 63,175 | Inspection |
| 19V-370 | May 14, 2019 | Vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity | Brakes | 741 | Not stated |
| 19V-093 | Feb 12, 2019 | In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube | Steering | 111 | Part replacement |
| 18V-503 | Jul 31, 2018 | In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube | Steering | 1,256 | Part replacement |
| 17V-810 | Dec 15, 2017 | These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the… | Equipment | 24,860 | Part replacement |
| 17V-761 | Nov 27, 2017 | After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal | Lighting | 438,255 | Repair or modification |
| 16V-656 | Sep 13, 2016 | Affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank | Electrical system | 1,039 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-816 | Dec 7, 2015 | Affected vehicles have a tailpipe that allows hot exhaust to exit near the CNG tank pressure relief device (PRD) | Engine and cooling | 17 | Repair or modification |
| 15V-616 | Oct 1, 2015 | Affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking… | Trailer hitches | 5,801 | Part replacement |
| 14V-680 | Oct 29, 2014 | Vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 303, "Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed… | Engine and cooling | 65 | Not stated |
| 14V-242 | Apr 29, 2014 | In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring | Powertrain | 73 | Repair or modification |
| 14V-080 | Feb 21, 2014 | Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold… | Engine and cooling | 3,258 | Software update |
| 13V-627 | Dec 17, 2013 | In the affected vehicles, the wiring harnesses for the ECAS may have been reversed | Electrical system | 379 | Inspection |
| 13V-538 | Oct 30, 2013 | In the affected axles, the axle hub may be missing a locking snap ring | Powertrain | 81 | Repair or modification |
| 13V-127 | Apr 9, 2013 | In the affected vehicles, when the ignition is off and the door is opened without the parking brake applied, the dashboard does not display the… | Electrical system | 50 | Software update |
| 13V-099 | Mar 18, 2013 | On vehicles configured to have the turn signals operate as Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) and the 'Turn-Tip' turn signal function activated, the… | Electrical system | 52,376 | Software update |
| 12V-266 | Jun 12, 2012 | Front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure | Suspension | 217 | Part replacement |
| 12V-178 | Apr 24, 2012 | Quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body | Brakes | 3,116 | Part replacement |
| 12V-074 | Feb 28, 2012 | Pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work | Engine and cooling | 103,437 | Part replacement |
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
7 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
2013 Freightliner diesel fuel cause fire, destroy the unit completely to the ground... Very first load with this truck...Truck was inspected by dealer (Penski) truck and release by truck dealer Fontana CA. Driver was fortunate to jump out of cab to safety .......He indicated truck was running normal no sign of warning lights...
NHTSA complaint 11554642OCCURRING BOTH STATIONARY AND WHILE IN MOTION WHENEVER KEY IS TURNED ON. LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER VISOR LIGHTS WHILE THE OTHER 3 REMAIN OFF, DASH LIGHTS TURN ON AND OFF. SOME GAUGES NOT FUNCTIONING. HEADLIGHTS REMAIN ON WHILE KEY IN IGNITION REGARDLESS OF IF LIGHT SWITCH IS ON. EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM FLUCTUATES ON AND OFF.
NHTSA complaint 11310073THE CAB READING LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING, DASHBOARD LIGHTS MALFUNCTION OR NOT WORKING. THEY STOP FUNCTIONING WHILE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY.
NHTSA complaint 11104712FRONT AIR BRAKE CHAMBERS - CRACKS DEVELOPING AND EXPANDING NEAR MOUNTING BRACKET REQUIRING REPLACEMENT BEFORE BREAKING FREE RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES. CRACKS FORMED TOP AND BOTTOM OF CAN WHERE ATTACHED TO MOUNTING BRACKET. NO AIR LEAKS DETECTED. HALDEX HDX127240011
NHTSA complaint 10991662TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE VEHICLE'S COMPUTER WAS ACTIVATED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE REGENERATION SYSTEM FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 414,000.
NHTSA complaint 10969383TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ON, THE ON GUARD COLLISION SAFETY SYSTEM ENGAGED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY STOP. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1,800 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 225,546.
NHTSA complaint 10584579TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE J-BRAKE AND TRAILER BRAKE ERRONEOUSLY ENGAGED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY FAILED TO RESPOND TO DECELERATION ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS FOUND THAT THE ON GUARD SYSTEM HAD FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 265,000. UPDATED 7/31/14*CN *TR
NHTSA complaint 10561849Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.