NHTSA recall 23V467000
Power train › Axle assembly
Freightliner E-Cascadia
Reported Jul 6, 202382 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL979
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Freightliner eCascadia vehicles. The e-axle planetary gear set may not be welded properly, which can cause the e-motor to detach from the final drive, resulting in an undetectable and sudden loss of drive power without the ability to restart the vehicle.
The risk
An undetectable and sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the e-axle(s) as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL979.