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News roundup, Dec. 4: New KW-branded merchandise available, Penske logs 10,000 miles in electric Freightliners
The Kenworth Merchandise Collection has added more than 65 new KW-branded items to its online store for drivers who want to represent the truck manufacturer. Three months after taking delivery of two Freightliner eCascadia tractors, Penske Logistics announced it has logged more than 10,000 miles on the trucks.
December 4, 2019
Business
Major hurdles remain, but Daimler views battery-powered trucks as industry’s future
Roger Nielson, CEO of Freightliner parent company Daimler Trucks North America, says battery-powered trucks are the key to advancing the industry toward zero emissions. However, he said, major hurdles remain before battery-powered heavy-duty trucks become viable alternatives to internal combustion engines.
April 25, 2019
Business
Daimler, Mack, Autocar issue recalls for small number of trucks
Daimler Trucks North America announced a recall of approximately 111 model year 2013-2016 Freightliner Cascadia tractors, Mack is recalling approximately nine model year 2018-2019 Mack Anthem and model year 2014 Mack Pinnacle trucks, and Autocar is recalling approximately 260 MY 2008-2019 Xpeditor trucks.
March 25, 2019
Equipment
Behind the wheel of the semi-autonomous Freightliner Cascadia
Overdrive was given a preview of the new 2020 Freightliner Cascadia with the Detroit Assurance 5.0 platform. Get more information on the specs by clicking here.
February 19, 2019
Business
Freightliner debuts Cascadia with limited autonomous capabilities
The 2020 Cascadia is the first truck in North America to be equipped with Level 2 automation functionality. Level 2 automation means the truck can accelerate, decelerate and steer independently. The tractor in part stems from the groundwork laid by Daimler in 2015, when it unveiled the semi-autonomous Level 3 Inspiration concept truck.
January 7, 2019
Business
Air bag issue prompts recall of nearly 3,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors
Approximately 2,894 model year 2017-2019 Cascadia trucks manufactured between May 17, 2016 and Nov. 5, 2018, are affected by the recall. Recall documents say the driver’s front air bag may deploy unexpectedly.
November 29, 2018
Business
Daimler recalls 600 Freightliner, Western Star trucks over steering wheel issue
The recall affects approximately 622 model year 2019 Freightliner Cascadia and 2019 Western Star 5700 trucks manufactured between July 9 and Aug. 2, 2018. The steering wheels on these trucks may loosen over time and detach from the steering column.
October 30, 2018
Business
4,500 Freightliner, Western Star trucks recalled over fuel line issue
DTNA is recalling tractors with Cummins ISX15 and X15 engines. The company says there is an issue with the the fuel pump cooling circuit screen being restricted
September 25, 2018
Business
Instrument panel issue prompts recall of 45,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors
Freightliner Cascadia's manufactured between May 2016 and July 2018 are being recalled due to the ICU not performing required bulb checks properly.
August 20, 2018
Business
Daimler recalling some 2019 Cascadias over tire issue
According to documentation from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Daimler Trucks North America is recalling some Freightliner Cascadia trucks.
August 13, 2018
Business
Daimler recalling more than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors
The recall states the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened, which could result in the caliper detaching. Details here.
July 19, 2018
Business
Freightliner enters electric truck market with all-electric Cascadia
Freightliner introduced the truck Wednesday at the Daimler Trucks Capital Market and Technology Day and are both slated for production in 2021.
June 7, 2018
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