Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles
— Recall Campaign #13V127000
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April 3, 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 correct message of "Park Brake Off Door Open."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 50 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
13V127000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 09, 2013 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 13V127000 |
| Units affected: | 50 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April 3, 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 correct message of "Park Brake Off Door Open."
- Consequeces:
- Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update then display software. The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-642.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.