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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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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.
SB54-3362020-09-17. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Rewiring the MPC2 Camera Fuse. 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.
CALFTL32-0072020-09-16. Service bulletin. SUSPENSION; STEERING. Customer Advisory Letter for Steer Axle Spring to Front Hanger Fastener Inspection. Our records indicate that you are the owner of certain vehicles. DTNA is requesting that the M20 fastener used to attach the steer axle spring to the forward spring hanger be inspected on these vehicles.
SS10343482020-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Service Solution for New Cascadia Unintended 4-way Flashers Activation. As of 8/24/2020 SSAMs received an internal software change that cannot be updated in the field. The software change eliminates the unintended 4-way flasher activation issue documented in this solution. For P4 vehicles built before 8/24/2020 this solutions still applies.
SB54-3352020-09-16. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Optional 30K High-Current Trailer Cord Circuit Breaker Replacement. New Cascadia vehicles manufactured from September 1, 2016 through June 28, 2020 with an optional high current single- or dual-pole trailer cord were equipped with an auto-reset type I circuit breaker mounted in the battery cable access (BCA) box. Since type I circuit breakers can mask potential issues by resetting every time an over-current condition occurs, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) switched to a manual reset type III circuit breaker on June 29, 2020. This bulletin includes instructions for converting from a type I to a type III circuit breaker, how and where to reset a type III circuit breaker, and conditions to be aware of when troubleshooting a type III circuit breaker.
SB54-3312020-09-16. Service bulletin. VISIBILITY; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Updated ULB Control Unit for LED Headlamps. This bulletin replaces the version dated July 30, 2020. Information about a reman part has been added. New Cascadia vehicles with light emitting diode (LED) headlamps built from January 1, 2017 through February 17, 2020 may experience intermittent disabled headlamps due to an issue with the universal light ballast (ULB). The LED headlamps can turn off if the supply voltage drops below approximately 9V. This low voltage commonly and momentarily occurs when cranking the engine on a vehicle with batteries that are not fully charged. The momentary low voltage may cause the electronic ULB control unit to malfunction. The ULB may not resume normal function until the power supply to the headlamp is disconnected.
SS10337002020-09-04. Service bulletin. VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; SERVICE BRAKES. Updated Service Solution for New Cascadia Cruise Control will Not Set. Service brake state change is required to set the cruise control. Since the CPC looks to the SSAM for service brake signal the SSAM must be sending a brake signal for cruise control to function. Replaces original Service Solution from July 2018.
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.
SS10344922020-09-01. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Service Solution for New Cascadia P4 Coolant Level Wiring Damage. Fault codes can be generated if wiring to the coolant level sensor becomes damaged.
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.
CALFTL-OILHUB2020-09-01. Service bulletin. STEERING; WHEELS. Customer Advisory Letter for Visual Inspection For Oil Presence In Hub. Visual Inspection is necessary for the condition of the oil level in the steer axle hubs.
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.
SB26-0512020-08-29. Service bulletin. POWER TRAIN; EQUIPMENT. Updated Service Bulletin for DT12 Transmission Cooler Retrofit. This bulletin replaces the version dated 09/18/2019. The part number for the oil control valve has been updated in the parts table.
FP31-0292020-08-08. Service bulletin. STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS. Freightliner Parts technical bulletin for Aftermarket Bumper Replacement. In order to reduce part proliferation, and maintain relevant stock in the Parts Distribution Center (PDC), service bumpers were created. While ordering a production bumper replacement, order one of the eight service bumpers from Table 1, and relevant interchangeable parts from Table 2 based on vehicle configuration.
ICI20-0222020-08-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Important Campaign Information letter announcing Dealer Travel for Campaign Performance. This letter is to announce a reimbursement available to dealers for travel to a customerâ™s location to perform a recall or field service campaign.
WI20-0142020-08-05. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information Letter for OWL and Warranty Manual Improvement: Sublets and Travel Time/Distance. In the spirit of continuous improvement, DTNA reviewed sublet-related policies and procedures. The goal was to improve language clarity and optimize processes.
WI20-0122020-08-03. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Warranty Information Letter informing that to ensure that DTNA policies and service network practices align, the Warranty Department will be revising the Warranty Manual.
SB54-3322020-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Freightliner Service Bulletin for In Rail Battery Box Cable Rub Repair. New Cascadia vehicles ordered with battery box data codes (282-014-BATTERY BOX[ES] MTD IN RL BOC or 29G-001-PLASTIC AUX BATT BOX MTD BTWN RLS) mounted on in rails at the back of the cab, have battery cables that are exposed to rubbing, which may result in excessive chaffing. Chaffing is observed more on the ground cable exiting the box. Typically, the battery rubs are found during the routine battery inspections. The symptoms related to excessive chafing could include low battery voltage faults, or slow or no engine crank.
SB54-3312020-07-31. Service bulletin. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EXTERIOR LIGHTING; VISIBILITY. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Updated ULB Control Unit for LED Headlamps. New Cascadia vehicles with light emitting diode (LED) headlamps built from January 1, 2017 through February 17, 2020 may experience intermittent disabled headlamps due to an issue with the universal light ballast (ULB). The LED headlamps can turn off if the supply voltage drops below approximately 9V. This low voltage commonly and momentarily occurs when cranking the engine on a vehicle with batteries that are not fully charged. The momentary low voltage may cause the electronic ULB control unit to malfunction. The ULB may not resume normal function until the power supply to the headlamp is disconnected.
20TS-052020-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Technical Service Letter for EPA10, GHG14, GHG17 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Compatibility. Note: This document supersedes 14 TS-25 and 15 TS-8. Detroit Diesel has determined that some, Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) are compatible in pairs and or can be mixed together within EPA10 and GHG14 Systems. For 1-BOX and Two-Box Configuration Aftertreatment Systems (ATS), this is only possible when the filters are used in accordance with Tables 1 and 2 shown below. All other DPFs, NOT mentioned below, are NOT compatible.
20OEM-052020-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. OEM and distributor announcement for DiagnosticLink 8.12 (Build 4527) was made available. All DTNA Service shops & OEM locations are required to maintain the latest version of software on each of their stations.
20CSA-102020-07-31. Service bulletin. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Customer Service Announcement informing that Service Pack (SP) 1 for DiagnosticLinkî 8.12 Standard and Professional is available to download from the Detroit Diesel server.
TS10330142020-07-31. Service bulletin. EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING. Training Solutions for Fuel Leak Found at High Pressure Fuel Pump Weep Hole for Heavy Duty DD Engines. Occasionally we see trucks come in with fuel leaking from the high pressure fuel pump weep hole. This is NOT a defect in the pump and further diagnostics need to be performed to find the root cause.
SB42-0782020-07-31. Service bulletin. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Meritor Steer Axle Drum Brake Squeal. Some Cascadia and New Cascadia vehicles equipped with Meritor steer axle drum brakes with a front axle rating less than 13,300 lb (6038 kg) have experienced brake squealing noise when the service brakes are applied at lower speeds. NOTE: This is a nuisance noise issue and not a failure. The solution given in this service bulletin may fix this issue.

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