Recall 16V656000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Defect in 2013-2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,039 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 16V656000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,039 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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