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Campaign 13V627 Posted December 17, 2013 379 units

2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia Recall 13V627: ECAS Wiring

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 13V627 affects 379 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for reversed ECAS wiring. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.

Freightliner is recalling 379 2013-2014 Cascadia trucks because the wiring harnesses for the electronically controlled air suspension system are at risk of being reversed. When connected this way, the system can set the suspension axle height incorrectly, which reduces driving traction and parking brake effectiveness and increases crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The ECAS system on the 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia is the electronically controlled air suspension. It uses wiring harnesses to carry signals between the suspension controls, sensors, and air valves, so the truck can raise or lower the suspension as commanded. Those harnesses are the electrical path that tells the suspension which side or axle to adjust.

In this recall, the ECAS wiring harnesses were installed in reverse on affected Cascadia trucks. When a harness is reversed, a command or signal reaches the wrong side of the system. That leaves the suspension controls working from incorrect wiring, which defeats the normal logic the system uses to manage air suspension movement.

There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing does not identify a specific noise, warning light, or driver symptom that appears before the reversed wiring creates a problem.

Who's affected?

Each model year lists the same 3 component areas: wiring, parking brake, and suspension.

2013 Freightliner Cascadia wiring
2013 Freightliner Cascadia Parking brake
2013 Freightliner Cascadia suspension component
2014 Freightliner Cascadia wiring
2014 Freightliner Cascadia Parking brake
Units affected379

The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.

What's the safety risk?

Reversed ECAS wiring can set the suspension axle height incorrectly. That reduces driving traction or parking brake effectiveness, increasing crash risk. If your 2013-2014 Cascadia is included, use caution when parking or moving the truck and schedule the inspection and wiring correction soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia is included in this recall.
  2. Contact your nearest franchised Freightliner dealer to ask whether the ECAS wiring inspection and correction is open for your VIN.
  3. Reference recall number 13V627 and Freightliner recall FL-656 when you call.
  4. Schedule the ECAS wiring inspection and correction that fixes reversed harnesses affecting suspension height, traction, and parking brake effectiveness.
  5. Bring the recall notice if Freightliner mailed one, along with any service records tied to the ECAS wiring or parking brake concern.

What happens at the repair

Once the dealer repair is available, a Freightliner technician inspects the ECAS wiring harness and corrects any reversed wiring found in the electronically controlled air suspension system. The inspection and wiring correction are free under the recall, with parts and labor covered by Freightliner. The repair focuses on restoring the ECAS wiring to the proper configuration so the air suspension controls operate as intended.

Timeline

December 17, 2013 NHTSA published the recall
February 24, 2014 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 13V627?

Recall 13V627 covers 379 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with Meritor Wabco ECAS wiring harnesses that were connected in reverse. The reversed wiring can set suspension axle height incorrectly, reduce driving traction or parking brake effectiveness, and increase crash risk.

What should I do if my 2013-2014 Freightliner Cascadia is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V627. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule an ECAS wiring inspection. The dealer will correct the wiring as needed for free. Reference recall number 13V627 when you call.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Freightliner dealers will inspect the ECAS wiring and correct it as needed free of charge, including parts and labor tied to recall 13V627.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is reduced traction or weaker parking brake effectiveness from incorrect suspension axle height. If the ECAS wiring harnesses are reversed, the suspension system can adjust the axle height the wrong way. Either result increases crash risk, so confirm your VIN and schedule the free dealer repair.

What if I bought my Freightliner Cascadia used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall eligibility follows the VIN, not the first owner. If you never received the 2014 owner notice, check your VIN and give the dealer recall number 13V627 when you schedule the ECAS wiring inspection.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V627000
Freightliner customer service1-800-547-0712
NHTSA recall #13V627
NHTSA recall # (full)13V627000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →