ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Published March 4, 2015 · Recall initiated: March 4, 2015
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured March 26, 2007, to August 31, 2010. Water may leak into the Signal-detection and Activation Module (SAM) Chassis causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible intermittent operation of trailer lights.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAM chassis for corrosion, replacing it as necessary. Any vehicle that does not have a drip shield mounted in the cab over the SAM chassis will receive one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on May 4, 2015. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-679.
Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- CASCADIA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2007 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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