Recall 19V711 affects 12 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for an ABS/ESC warning-light defect. Reprogramming is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 12 2018-2020 Cascadia trucks under recall 19V711 because the ABS electronic control unit can miss a faulty ABS/ESC solenoid valve during low-voltage starts, leaving the malfunction light off. Without that alert, a driver can operate with reduced ABS/ESC function and higher crash risk; Freightliner dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The ABS Electronic Control Unit on 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks is the computer that watches the antilock braking system and electronic stability control system. The ABS helps prevent wheel lockup during braking, and the stability control system helps the truck stay controlled when sensors detect a loss of stability. The warning light is supposed to tell the driver when that system has a fault.
On affected Cascadias, the ABS ECU software can miss an incorrectly functioning solenoid valve in the ABS/ESC module during low-voltage starting. A solenoid valve is an electrically controlled air valve that helps the brake system manage pressure. If the computer misses that fault, the ABS/ESC malfunction indicator does not illuminate, so the driver is not told that the safety system has a problem.
There is no warning sign before failure. The problem is that the warning light itself can stay off when it should alert the driver.
Who's affected?
All listed Cascadia years share the same anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning-light component.
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | anti-lock brake system (ABS) |
| Units affected | 12 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
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?
If the ABS/ESC alert does not work, the driver can miss an active malfunction and keep operating the vehicle with reduced anti-lock braking and stability-control support. That raises crash risk, especially when braking or correcting vehicle movement. Schedule the module reprogramming soon. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the free ABS/ESC module reprogramming that fixes the missing malfunction-light alert during low-voltage starts.
- Bring the recall notice if Freightliner mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V711 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and avoid dispatching the truck if you know the ABS or ESC system is not working correctly.
- Call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions about recall FL-830.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician connects to the ABS/ESC module and reprograms it so the ABS Electronic Control Unit handles the malfunction detection update covered by the recall. The repair is free at the dealer now, with parts and labor covered. When you schedule service, give the service desk the recall number FL-830 and ask them to confirm the software update is complete before the vehicle returns to service.
Timeline
| October 7, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 2, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| December 2, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 2, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 2, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V711?
Recall 19V711 covers 12 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with an ABS/ESC module issue. During certain low-voltage starts, the system can miss an ABS/ESC solenoid valve fault, so the malfunction light does not turn on. Freightliner dealers will reprogram the ABS/ESC module for free.
What should I do if my 2018-2020 Freightliner Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 19V711. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the ABS/ESC module reprogramming. Reference recall number 19V711 and Freightliner recall number FL-830 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Freightliner dealers will reprogram the ABS/ESC module free of charge. The repair applies even if you bought the truck used.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that the driver does not get an ABS/ESC malfunction alert. Without that warning light, the truck can be operated with reduced ABS/ESC function, increasing crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free dealer reprogramming.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V711000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V711 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V711000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 23, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →