FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V715000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-12 2021-09-15 2021-09-16

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-901

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 460

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The exhaust pipe outlet may have been improperly installed with the tip facing towards the battery box mounted directly above the frame rail.

Consequence

The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and rotate exhaust pipe tip as required. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-901.

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.nhtsa.gov.