Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #14V680000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V680000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2011-2015 freightliner cascadia and m2 trucks manufactured june 2, 2011 to october 23, 2014 Includes 65 affected units, CNG Cabinet Tank/FMVSS 303, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2011-2015 freightliner cascadia and m2 trucks manufactured june 2, 2011 to october 23, 2014
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks of north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 freightliner cascadia and m2 trucks manufactured june 2, 2011 to october 23, 2014. the vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." specifically, the tail pipe on these vehicles terminates under the compressed natural gas (cng) tank and can overheat the fuel system.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will extend the tailpipe beyond the cabinet, free of charge. the recall began feburary 12, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-671.