NHTSA recall 10V102000
Electrical system › Software
Freightliner Cascadia
Reported Mar 16, 2010490 vehicles affectedDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAMaker’s number FL573Built Jul 17, 2007 – Feb 22, 2010
The defect
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.
The risk
Reduced effectiveness of the advanced occupant protection system may increase the risk of injury.
The 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.