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NHTSARecalled 2016-09-13

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2016 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

  • Brand FREIGHTLINER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured between September 24, 2012, and May 27, 2015, that are equipped with compressed natural gas engines. These vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) mounted near the CNG fuel tank that can be sprayed with water and road contaminants. If the PDM short circuits, there is an increased risk of fire, particularly if the nearby CNG tank leaks.

DTNA will notify owners and arrange for dealers to relocate the PDM free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2016, and the recall began on March 3, 2017. Affected owners should contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-721.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.

What should I 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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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