FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V656000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-03-03 2016-09-13 2016-09-13

Production Dates: 2012-09-24 - 2015-05-27

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-721

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1039

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.