Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #16V656000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V656000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2013-2017 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured september 24, 2012, to may 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) engines Includes 1,039 affected units, Power Distribution Module may Melt or Burn, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2013-2017 freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured september 24, 2012, to may 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas (cng) engines
Defect Summary
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.
Corrective Action
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.