2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system
Published September 13, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 13, 2016
Summary
NHTSA records recall 16V656000, published September 13, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, to May 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and contaminants from the road, possibly causing the PDM to short circuit.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PDM, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-721.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- CASCADIA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2016 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia — Electrical system recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V656000 on September 13, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, to May 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and contaminants from the road, possibly causing the PDM to short circuit.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PDM, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-721.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: CASCADIA.