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2014-2015 Freightliner Cascadia recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on February 23, 2015. It covers about 14 vehicles.

vehicles affected
14
reported
Feb 23, 2015
owners notified
Apr 1, 2015
related complaints
3

Fuel system, other: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured November 19, 2013, to July 14, 2014, and equipped with certain model Side-Mount compressed natural gas (CNG) Fuel Systems, Part No. 23736011, manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 21, 2014 and Motion Industries T1700-06 flexible fuel hoses. The stainless steel braid hose reinforcement may corrode prematurely near the fitting crimp inside the slave tank enclosure.
Risk
If the corrosion progresses and goes undetected, the hose could begin to leak CNG, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective hose, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-678.

Recall number 15V105000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about fuel system problems.

Questions about recall 15V105000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2015 Freightliner Cascadia hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 15V105000, reported on February 23, 2015, covers about 14 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V105000?

DTNA will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective hose, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑745‑8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-678.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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