Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V127000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V127000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2007-2011 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured march 26, 2007, to august 31, 2010 Includes 45,036 affected units, Water Intrusion Causing Electrical Shorts, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2007-2011 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured march 26, 2007, to august 31, 2010

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured march 26, 2007, to august 31, 2010. water may leak into the signal-detection and activation module (sam) chassis causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible intermittent operation of trailer lights.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sam chassis for corrosion, replacing it as necessary. any vehicle that does not have a drip shield mounted in the cab over the sam chassis will receive one. these repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on may 4, 2015. the recall began on october 8, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-679.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V127000
Report Received Date: 2015-03-04T00:00:00
Subject: Water intrusion causing electrical shorts
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 45,036

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-679
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured march 26, 2007, to august 31, 2010. water may leak into the signal-detection and activation module (sam) chassis causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible intermittent operation of trailer lights.
Consequence Summary: Intermittent operation of the trailer lights may prevent other drivers from knowing that the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. additionally, an electrical short in the sam chassis may result in a a fire.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the sam chassis for corrosion, replacing it as necessary. any vehicle that does not have a drip shield mounted in the cab over the sam chassis will receive one. these repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on may 4, 2015. the recall began on october 8, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-679.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 46.25

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NHTSA ID: 15V127000
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