Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #15V816000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V816000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2015 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured march 27, 2015, to november 4, 2014, and powered by compressed natural gas (cng) Includes 17 affected units, Tailpipe may Activate CNG Pressure Relief Device, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013-2015 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured march 27, 2015, to november 4, 2014, and powered by compressed natural gas (cng)

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured march 27, 2015, to november 4, 2014, and powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the affected vehicles have a tailpipe that allows hot exhaust to exit near the cng tank pressure relief device (prd).

Corrective Action

All the vehicles involved in this recall campaign have been repaired. the recall is began on march 13, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-695.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V816000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2015-12-07T00:00:00
Subject: Tailpipe may activate cng pressure relief device
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 17

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-695
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured march 27, 2015, to november 4, 2014, and powered by compressed natural gas (cng). the affected vehicles have a tailpipe that allows hot exhaust to exit near the cng tank pressure relief device (prd).
Consequence Summary: Hot exhaust in close proximity to the prd may cause the pdr to activate and cng to be unexpectedly released from the tank. discharge of cng in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action: All the vehicles involved in this recall campaign have been repaired. the recall is began on march 13, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-695.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 100

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