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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V656000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Published September 13, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 13, 2016

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.

Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
CASCADIA
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2016 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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