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NHTSA Recall 20V390000: Quick release valve (service brakes)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 164,326 vehicles. It affects 2017–2021 Freightliner Cascadia.

164,326
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2020
owners notified (August 28)
NHTSA campaign20V390000
Manufacturer campaignFL-855
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Report receivedJuly 2, 2020
Owner notificationAugust 28, 2020
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailers. The single brake modulator valve may be affected by chemical corrosion which can slow down the release timing and cause the brakes to pull to the affected side during automatic braking events.

Safety risk

Brakes that pull to one side during automatic braking events may cause a sudden change in vehicle direction, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front left and right single brake modulator valves will be replaced and spacers added, free of charge. The recall began August 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-855.

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 20V390000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Cascadia2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

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.