FL945 – Risk of Vehicle Rollaway – 2022 Freightliner Cascadia

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Defect / Noncompliance Information Report (Section 573.6) FL-945 Date of Submission: 06/30/2022 (Amended 7/18/22) Manufacturer: Daimler Truck North America LLC P.O. BOX 3849 Portland, Oregon 97208 Type of Report: ⃝ Safety Defect X Non-Compliance Vehicle Information Model Yr. Start: 2022 Model Yr. End: 2022 Make: Freightliner Model: Cascadia Production Dates: Begin: October 28, 2021 End: December 17, 2021 Descriptive Information: Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Basis for Determination of the Recall Population: All specific limited production vehicles with this design are included. Number potentially involved: 17 Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100% Defect / Noncompliance Description For this Noncompliance: Describe the noncompliance: FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. Describe the safety risk: If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Identify any warning which can precede or occur: There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. If applicable, identify the manufacture of the noncompliant component: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC 3550 Chester Road Avon OH 44011 1-440-329-9000 Involved Components Component Name: Electric Air Processing Unit Component Description: Brake Control Unit Component Part Number: BW K217555 Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision: On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during an internal routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. To the best of DTNA’s knowledge, there are zero warranty claims and zero field reports concerning this issue. DTNA is not aware of any death or injury related to this issue. On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Identify the Remedy Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement. A Daimler Truck North America authorized service facility will install a fused harness overlay enabling the vehicle to set the parking brake when the key is in the off position. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. Identify the Recall Schedule Describe the recall schedule for notifications: Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Does DTNA plan to file inconsequentiality petition? ⃝ Yes X No Manufacturer’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-945 DTNA Representative; Tiffani Torgeson Manager, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Defect / Noncompliance Information Report (Section 573.6) FL-945 Date of Submission: 06/30/2022 (Amended 7/18/22) Manufacturer: Daimler Truck North America LLC P.O. BOX 3849 Portland, Oregon 97208 Type of Report: ⃝ Safety Defect X Non-Compliance Vehicle Information Model Yr. Start: 2022 Model Yr. End: 2022 Make: Freightliner Model: Cascadia Production Dates: Begin: October 28, 2021 End: December 17, 2021 Descriptive Information: Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Basis for Determination of the Recall Population: All specific limited production vehicles with this design are included. Number potentially involved: 17 Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100% Defect / Noncompliance Description For this Noncompliance: Describe the noncompliance: FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. Describe the safety risk: If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Identify any warning which can precede or occur: There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. If applicable, identify the manufacture of the noncompliant component: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, LLC 3550 Chester Road Avon OH 44011 1-440-329-9000 Involved Components Component Name: Electric Air Processing Unit Component Description: Brake Control Unit Component Part Number: BW K217555 Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision: On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during an internal routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. To the best of DTNA’s knowledge, there are zero warranty claims and zero field reports concerning this issue. DTNA is not aware of any death or injury related to this issue. On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Identify the Remedy Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement. The repair strategy is still being determined and is therefore not available at this time. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. Identify the Recall Schedule Describe the recall schedule for notifications: Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Does DTNA plan to file inconsequentiality petition? ⃝ Yes X No Manufacturer’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-945 DTNA Representative; Sam Geser Manager, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Defect / Noncompliance Information Report (Section 573.6) FL-945 Date of Submission: 06/30/2022 Manufacturer: Daimler Truck North America LLC P.O. BOX 3849 Portland, Oregon 97208 Type of Report: ⃝ Safety Defect X Non-Compliance Vehicle Information Model Yr. Start: 2022 Model Yr. End: 2022 Make: Freightliner Model: Cascadia Production Dates: Begin: October 28, 2021 End: December 17, 2021 Descriptive Information: Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Basis for Determination of the Recall Population: All specific limited production vehicles with this design are included. Number potentially involved: 17 Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100% Defect / Noncompliance Description For this Noncompliance: Describe the noncompliance: FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. Describe the safety risk: If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Identify any warning which can precede or occur: There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. If applicable, identify the manufacture of the noncompliant component: NR Involved Components Component Name: Brake Electronic Control Unit Component Description: Brake Controller Component Part Number: WAB884 109 215 0 Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision: On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during a routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. . On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Identify the Remedy Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement. The remedy strategy is still being determined. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. Identify the Recall Schedule Describe the recall schedule for notifications: Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Does DTNA plan to file inconsequentiality petition? ⃝ Yes X No Manufacturer’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-945 DTNA Representative; Sam Geser Manager, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Defect / Noncompliance Information Report (Section 573.6) FL-945 Date of Submission: 06/30/2022 Manufacturer: Daimler Truck North America LLC P.O. BOX 3849 Portland, Oregon 97208 Type of Report: ⃝ Safety Defect X Non-Compliance Vehicle Information Model Yr. Start: 2022 Model Yr. End: 2022 Make: Freightliner Model: Cascadia Production Dates: Begin: October 28, 2021 End: December 17, 2021 Descriptive Information: Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Basis for Determination of the Recall Population: All specific limited production vehicles with this design are included. Number potentially involved: 17 Estimated percentage of involved with defect: 100% Defect / Noncompliance Description For this Noncompliance: Describe the noncompliance: FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. Describe the safety risk: If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Identify any warning which can precede or occur: There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. If applicable, identify the manufacture of the noncompliant component: ZF (WABCO-ZF) Involved Components Component Name: Brake Electronic Control Unit Component Description: Brake Controller Component Part Number: WAB884 109 215 0 Component’s country of origin: Germany Business address: 1220 Pacific Dr, Auburn Hills, MI 48326 Business telephone number: 248-392-1588 Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision: On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during an internal routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. To the best of DTNA’s knowledge, there are zero warranty claims and zero field reports concerning this issue. DTNA is not aware of any death or injury related to this issue. On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Identify the Remedy Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement. The repair strategy is still being determined and is therefore not available at this time. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. Identify the Recall Schedule Describe the recall schedule for notifications: Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 08/29/2022 Planned Owner Notification End Date: 08/29/2022 Does DTNA plan to file inconsequentiality petition? ⃝ Yes X No Manufacturer’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-945 DTNA Representative; Sam Geser Manager, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Daimler Truck North America LLC August 2022 FL945 Interim Recall Notice NHTSA # 22V-468 IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL See enclosed VIN list Subject: Cascadia Park Brake Engagement This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on certain Model Year 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured October 28, 2021, through December 17, 2021 fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, “Air Brake Systems” and No. 136, “Electronic Stability Control Systems on Heavy Vehicles.” The electronic parking brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position, and therefore the park brake will not engage. If the park brake does not engage, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area and increase the risk of crash. This is the first of two notices you will receive regarding this subject. This letter is to inform you of an upcoming Recall to correct the issue noted above. Daimler Truck is currently work on a solution. There is no action for you to take at this time. The second notice will inform you when the free, final remedy is available. When you receive the second notice, please contact your authorized Daimler Truck North America dealer to schedule the remedy for your vehicle. If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number(s) which appears on the Recall Notification, please return the notification to the Warranty Campaigns Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. If you have leased this vehicle, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are a subsequent stage manufacturer, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to your distributors and retail outlets within five working days. If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address [email protected]. For other concerns, you may contact the Customer Assistance Center at (800) 385-4357. If you are not able to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to http://www.nhtsa.gov. We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety. WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT Enclosure Daimler Truck North America LLC Warranty Campaigns Department P.O. Box 4090 Portland, OR 97208-4090 800.547.0712 Phone

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Daimler Truck Daimler Truck North America LLC North America LLC Warranty Campaigns Department P.O. Box 4090 Portland, OR 97208-4090 800.547.0712 Phone IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL This notice applies to your vehicle(s), see enclosed VIN list. March 2023 FL945 NHTSA #22V-468 Subject: Cascadia Park Brake Engagement This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Daimler Truck North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division, certain Model Year 2022 Freightliner Cascadia Vehicles manufactured October 28, 2021 through December 17, 2021 fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121 “Air brake systems”. On the affected vehicles, the electronic parking brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position, and therefore the park brake will not engage. If the park brake does not engage, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can increase the risk of a crash. A Daimler Truck North America authorized service facility will install a fused harness overlay enabling the vehicle to set the parking brake when the key is in the off position. The repair will take approximately 1 hour and will be performed free of charge. If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address [email protected] to arrange to have the Recall performed. You may also confirm your vehicle’s involvement in this recall at this URL: https://dtna-dlrinfo.prd.freightliner.com:48518/VinLookup/vin-module/getVinLookupPage. You may be liable for any progressive damage that results from your failure to complete the Recall within a reasonable time after receiving notification. If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number(s), which appears on the Recall Notification, please return the notification to the Warranty Campaigns Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. If you have leased this vehicle, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are a subsequent stage manufacturer, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to your distributors and retail outlets within five working days. If you have paid to have this recall condition corrected prior to this notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement. Please see the reverse side of this notice for details. If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address [email protected]. For other concerns, you may contact the Customer Assistance Center at (800) 385-4357. If you are not able to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to http://www.nhtsa.gov. We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety. WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT Enclosure Daimler Truck Daimler Truck North America LLC North America LLC Warranty Campaigns Department P.O. Box 4090 Portland, OR 97208-4090 800.547.0712 Phone Reimbursement to Customers for Repairs Performed Prior to Recall If you have already paid to have this recall condition corrected you may be eligible to receive reimbursement. Requests for reimbursement may include parts and labor. Reimbursement may be limited to the amount the repair would have cost if completed by an authorized Daimler Truck North America LLC dealer. The following documentation must be presented to your dealer for consideration for reimbursement. Please provide original or clear copies of all receipts, invoices, and repair orders that show: • The name and address of the person who paid for the repair. • The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle that was repaired. • What problem occurred, what repair was done, when the repair was done. • Who repaired the vehicle. • The total cost of the repair expense that is being claimed. • Proof of payment for the repair (such as the front and back of a cancelled check or a credit card receipt). Reimbursement will be made by check from your Daimler Truck North America LLC dealer. Please speak with your Daimler Truck North America LLC authorized dealer concerning this matter

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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland OR 97217-7699 Phone: 503-745-8000 October 07, 2022 Emily Smith Recall Analyst Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590 Office: 202-366-1060 Subject: Letter in-lieu of a Dealer Notification NHTSA SB No. 22V-339, 22V443, 22V456, 22V468 Manufacturer number: FL932, FL941, FL943, FL945 Ms. Smith, There will be no Dealer Notification for safety recall 22V-339, 22V443, 22V456, 22V468. DTNA has tracked all of the vehicles in this limited population and knows with certainty that none of the vehicles remain in the hands of a dealership. Due to the limited population subject to the recall, DTNA will work with the lone customer to get the vehicles repaired. Therefore, no dealership letter is needed in this unique case. Please contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Sam Geser Sam Geser Manager, Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Daimler Trucks North America Sam Geser Product Defect Investigation Engineering Manager Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Submission Date : JUL 18, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-468 Manufacturer Recall No. : FL-945 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Address : 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland OR 97217-3849 Company phone : 800-745-8000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 17 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Freightliner Cascadia Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Production Dates : OCT 28, 2021 – DEC 17, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. FMVSS 1 : 121 – Air brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Brake Electronic Control Unit Component Description : Brake Controller Component Part Number : BW K217555 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems,LLC Address : 3550 Chester Road Avon Ohio 44011 Country : United States Chronology : On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during an internal routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. To the best of DTNA’s knowledge, there are zero warranty claims and zero field reports concerning this issue. DTNA is not aware of any death or injury related to this issue. On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The repair strategy is still being determined and is therefore not available at this time. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Submission Date : JUL 08, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-468 Manufacturer Recall No. : FL-945 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Address : 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland OR 97217-3849 Company phone : 800-745-8000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 17 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Freightliner Cascadia Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Production Dates : OCT 28, 2021 – DEC 17, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. FMVSS 1 : 121 – Air brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Brake Electronic Control Unit Component Description : Brake Controller Component Part Number : WAB884 109 215 0 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : ZF (Wabco ZF) Address : 1220 Pacific Dr. Auburn Hills Michigan 48326 Country : United States Chronology : On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during an internal routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. To the best of DTNA’s knowledge, there are zero warranty claims and zero field reports concerning this issue. DTNA is not aware of any death or injury related to this issue. On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The repair strategy is still being determined and is therefore not available at this time. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Submission Date : MAR 03, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-468 Manufacturer Recall No. : FL-945 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Address : 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland OR 97217-3849 Company phone : 800-745-8000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 17 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Freightliner Cascadia Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Production Dates : OCT 28, 2021 – DEC 17, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. FMVSS 1 : 121 – Air brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Brake Electronic Control Unit Component Description : Brake Controller Component Part Number : BW K217555 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems,LLC Address : 3550 Chester Road Avon Ohio 44011 Country : United States Chronology : On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during an internal routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. To the best of DTNA’s knowledge, there are zero warranty claims and zero field reports concerning this issue. DTNA is not aware of any death or injury related to this issue. On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : A Daimler Truck North America authorized service facility will install a fused harness overlay enabling the vehicle to set the parking brake when the key is in the off position. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Submission Date : JUN 30, 2022 NHTSA Recall No. : 22V-468 Manufacturer Recall No. : FL-945 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Daimler Trucks North America, LLC Address : 4747 N. Channel Avenue Portland OR 97217-3849 Company phone : 800-745-8000 Population : Number of potentially involved : 17 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Freightliner Cascadia Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : OTHER Power Train : NR Descriptive Information : Specific limited production vehicles with a specific braking system may not properly engage the park brake when the engine is off that DTNA reasonably believes to be noncompliant with FMVSS 121. Production Dates : OCT 28, 2021 – DEC 17, 2021 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : FMVSS 121 requires that the park brake application pass a test sequence while the truck is in the key off position. For these limited production vehicles, the electronic park brake activation signal cannot be sent after the truck is in the key off position; therefore the park brake will not engage. FMVSS 1 : 121 – Air brake systems FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : If the park brake cannot be engaged, there is a risk of a rollaway truck, which can endanger the safety of those in the surrounding area. Description of the Cause : NR Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : There is a dash light informing the driver of proper park brake engagement that will fail to illuminate if the brake is not applied. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Brake Electronic Control Unit Component Description : Brake Controller Component Part Number : WAB884 109 215 0 Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : On or about April 4, 2022, DTNA learned that during a routine test procedure, the park brake on some limited production vehicles was not initiating after the truck was turned off. DTNA promptly began an investigation into the braking systems functionality to assess potential compliance issues. DTNA’s analysis determined that the park brake remained functional while the truck was turned on and confirmed to the best of DTNA’s knowledge that the issue may exist on 17 specific customer vehicles. . On June 29, 2022, DTNA determined that a non-compliance existed and decided to conduct a voluntary non-compliance recall campaign for these limited production vehicles. The investigation found no evidence of accident or injury as a result of the issue. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : The remedy strategy is still being determined. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Truck North America authorized service facilities. Daimler Truck North America shall be offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which will be posted with owner’s notification letter. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 22V-468 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected Planned Dealer Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 Planned Owner Notification Date : AUG 29, 2022 – AUG 29, 2022 * NR – Not Reported

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