NHTSA Recall 19V548000: Service brakes
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 183 vehicles. It affects 2019–2020 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V548000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-820 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Report received | July 24, 2019 |
| Owner notification | September 16, 2019 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with a certain 40K Light Weight Extra Duty Airliner suspension and 51 inch axle spacing configuration. The brake airlines may be damaged due to inadequate clearance between the ride height control valve and the brake airlines.
Safety risk
Damage to the brake airlines can cause reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install a new bracket for the height control valve to add additional clearance for the brake airlines, free of charge. The recall began September 16, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-820.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 19V548000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.