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Service bulletins for the 2018 Freightliner Cascadia

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

1044 on file from NHTSA, as of 2026-10-19.

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SB54-3382020-12-30. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EQUIPMENT. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Front HVAC Evaporator Freezing and Espar Heater Cool Down Algorithm. New Cascadia vehicles with sleeper cabs may become extremely cold when in A/C mode, which can lead to reduced airflow as a result of internal ice buildup at the evaporator. Durability of the Espar D5 heater system when paired with the battery parked HVAC system (BPHS) can be improved by applying "cool down" software to the parked control unit (PCU).
SB54-3402020-12-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.. Service Bulletin for Pana-Pacific DEA505 Radio Reprogramming. On right-hand drive New Cascadia vehicles built before September 28, 2020, incompatible radio software can cause the Pana-Pacific DEA505 radios (A22-76228-000) to send the Bluetooth audio to the left-hand door speaker.
WP20-0182020-12-12. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Warranty Policy Letter for Alliance/Mascot Aftermarket Warranty and Claim Filing. With Mascot now in partnership with Detroit Reman and Alliance Parts, DTNA is pleased to announce that Mascot coverage has been added to OWL. Remanufactured Alliance/Mascot parts include transmission, differential, steering gear, and steering pump used in an on-highway vehicle applications. The Alliance/Mascot aftermarket warranty coverage period has not changed: depending on the part, coverage is for one (1) or two (2) years and current parts, labor, and reimbursement policies apply.
18SP7442020-12-08. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL. Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.
TechTalk78782020-12-04. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT; SERVICE BRAKES. Tech Talk discussion on service brakes lock up when using engine brakes.
TechTalk74932020-12-02. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. Tech Talk discussion on DT12 trans/clutch relearn procedure fails.
TechTalk77782020-11-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Tech Talk discussion on ESPAR units not functioning.
SB54-2782020-10-28. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide - Batteries, Path, Alternator, and Starter. This bulletin replaces the version dated 5/31/2017. Information is added about the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. When troubleshooting Powernet issues, use the BCT-460DTNA PowerNet Assessment Tool. As of May 29, 2018, the AutoMeter® is the only Daimler-approved tool for troubleshooting vehicle Powernet issues.
SF576REV42020-10-19. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Revised Field Service Campaign sent out to customers to fix Common Telematics Platform (cTP), and Truck Data Center (TDC) communication issues. Certain vehicles built with DTNA's proprietary Common Telematics Platform (CTP), and Truck Data Center (TDC) are not communicating or have outdated software that cannot be updated and, therefore, are unable to benefit from over-the-air software updates.
20TS-062020-10-13. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. DDC Technical Service Letter for GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty Oil Pan Drain Plug Inserts. Some GHG17 DD Platform Heavy Duty oil pans may experience an issue with the oil pan drain plug insert spinning during removal or installation while completing an oil change. Leaking may also be observed at the drain plug and/or other plugs in the oil pan.
SB54-3362020-10-12. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Rewiring the MPC2 Camera Fuse. This bulletin replaces the version dated 9/15/20. Information has been added about raising the system voltage to normal range to clear the "Lost Communication to MPC" code. The multipurpose camera 2 (MPC2) power is supplied via fuse 14 (F14) in New Cascadia vehicles built before August 24, 2020. With this configuration, fault code 232/524127/9 - "Lost Communication to MPC" becomes active during low voltage disconnect (LVD) situations when load shedding is required to maintain critical systems. These instructions provide the procedure for moving the MPC2 power supply from fuse 14 (F14) to fuse 35 (F35). Moving the MPC2 power supply requires the installation of a new etched vehicle power distribution module (VPDM) cover to document the new MPC2 location.
SB35-0362020-10-12. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; POWER TRAIN. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring. Daimler Trucks North America has released a new axle shaft to hub rubber O-ring (part number 11-30728-000) as a replacement for the paper gasket (part number 11-14418-000). The new O-ring will provide better sealing and is reusable. It is quicker and easier to use compared to the paper gasket, because using a paper gasket requires cleaning the hub when the axle shaft is removed.
CALFTL54-0122020-10-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES. Customer Advisory Letter for New Cascadia 29A Battery Cable Relocation.
TechTalk76862020-10-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Tech Talk discussion on CTP Update Issues
TechTalk76762020-10-01. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Tech Talk discussion on new Cascadia P4 ICU issue for clearing codes after updating.
TechTalk73092020-09-30. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Tech Talk discussion on Fault Code 520342-17.
TechTalk71822020-09-30. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER. Tech Talk discussion on New Cascadia front blower motor inoperative.
TechTalk47252020-09-30. Service bulletin. STEERING; EQUIPMENT. Tech Talk discussion about power steering fluid.
TechTalk45632020-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT. Tech Talk discussion for P4 New Cascadia ICU display blank but gauges still work.
CTP Letter2020-09-25. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT. Customer Letter explaining for certain vehicles the software updates for the CTP will require monitoring and may affect service availability.
D20M92020-09-23. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Detroit Diesel Field Service Campaign for Engine Emission Label Replacement. Certain DETROIT heavy-duty engines installed in various applications will require reprogramming and engine emission label replacement.
20CSA-152020-09-02. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; EQUIPMENT. Customer Service Announcement for Release of DiagnosticLink 8.12 Service Pack 2. On Thursday, September 3, 2020, Service Pack (SP) 2 for DiagnosticLink 8.12 Standard and Professional will be made available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.
SS10347822020-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT. Service Solution for New Cascadia Bluetooth Microphone Relocation. Similar to Service Solution 1034680 which also informs about relocating the microphone.
CALFTL54-010REV2020-09-01. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:ABS WARNING LIGHT; EQUIPMENT. Revised Customer Advisory Letter for New Cascadia ABS Warning Light Illumination work instructions. Due to the enhanced vigilance of the New Cascadia ABS controller, some fault codes and indicator lights do not necessarily require immediate maintenance attention. DTNA and WABCO are currently jointly working on a long-term corrective plan for the condition. REVISED: This CAL replaces the CAL issued June 17th, 2020. The phrase "if equipped" in reference to cab load disconnect switches has been removed.
ICI20-022R2020-08-29. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Revised letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customer's location to perform a recall or field service campaign. Potential travel reimbursement applies to DTNA truck dealers and Detroit Diesel distributors. Thomas Built Buses will be addressed separately.

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