2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia recall: electrical system
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on September 13, 2016. It covers about 1,039 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 1,039
- reported
- Sep 13, 2016
- owners notified
- Mar 3, 2017
- related complaints
- 15
Electrical system
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 16V656000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 15 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 16V656000
Is there a recall on the 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia electrical system?
Yes. Recall 16V656000, reported on September 13, 2016, covers about 1,039 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V656000?
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.
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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