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- Problem
- 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).
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2013-2015 Freightliner Cascadia trucks powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) have a tailpipe that can direct hot exhaust toward the CNG tank's pressure relief device (PRD). The heat can cause the PRD to activate, releasing CNG from the tank without warning.
If the released gas meets an ignition source, it can start a fire. Owners should check whether their vehicle is included in this recall by entering their VIN at the NHTSA recall lookup site, and contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall number FL-695) if it is.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Per the recall notice, all vehicles in this campaign have already been repaired.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 201320142015 |
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