Recall 13V127 covers 50 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia and Coronado trucks with parking-brake warning software. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 50 2012-2014 Coronado and Cascadia trucks because the dashboard warning does not show the correct "Park Brake Off Door Open" message when the ignition is off, the door is open, and the parking brake is not applied. Without that warning, the truck can roll away and increase the risk of a crash; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The dashboard software in 2012-2014 Freightliner Coronado and Cascadia trucks is supposed to give the driver status messages when key conditions change. One of those messages warns that the parking brake is not applied while the ignition is off and the door is open. That message puts the parking brake condition directly in front of the driver before leaving the truck.
In affected trucks, the software does not display the correct "Park Brake Off Door Open" message under that condition. The issue is in the electrical system software, not a broken brake part. The parking brake itself is not described as failing in the recall; the defect is the missing dashboard reminder when the truck is in that parked, door-open state.
There is no warning sign before failure. What you notice is the failure itself: the expected dashboard message does not appear when the ignition is off, the door is open, and the parking brake is not applied.
Who's affected?
Covers Coronado and Cascadia trucks from the 2012-2014 model years, all using the same electrical system software.
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | electrical system software |
|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Coronado | electrical system software |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | electrical system software |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | electrical system software |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | electrical system software |
| 2014 Freightliner Coronado | electrical system software |
| Units affected | 50 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
Without the proper warning, the driver is not reminded to apply the parking brake. That leaves the truck vulnerable to rollaway after parking, which increases the risk of a crash. Set the parking brake every time you park and schedule the software update. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2014 Freightliner Coronado or Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask whether the display-software update for recall number 13V127 is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the display-software update that restores the dashboard warning when the door opens without the parking brake applied.
- Apply the parking brake before opening the door or leaving the truck until the software update is complete.
- Bring the Freightliner owner notice dated June 6, 2013, if you have it.
What happens at the repair
Once the repair is available, a Freightliner technician updates the dashboard display software so the correct parking-brake door-open message appears when the ignition is off, the door opens, and the parking brake is not applied. The recall notice lists the safety recall start date as June 6, 2013, but this input does not list a current remedy status. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under recall 13V127.
Timeline
| April 9, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 6, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V127?
Recall 13V127 covers 50 2012-2014 Freightliner Coronado and Cascadia vehicles with dashboard display software that fails to show the correct parking brake warning when the ignition is off and the door is open. Freightliner dealers update the display software for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2014 Freightliner Coronado or Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V127. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask for the display software update. Reference recall number 13V127 when you call. The recall repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 13V127, a franchised Freightliner dealer updates the display software free of charge, and Freightliner lists 1-800-547-0712 for owner questions.
What is the safety risk in recall 13V127?
The risk is vehicle rollaway. If the parking brake is not applied and the dashboard does not show the correct door-open warning, the driver loses an important reminder to set the brake. That can increase crash risk. The free dealer fix is a display software update.
What if I bought my Freightliner truck used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2012-2014 Freightliner Coronado or Cascadia is included, then call a franchised Freightliner dealer and reference recall 13V127.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V127000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V127 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V127000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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