CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks built between September 24, 2012 and May 27, 2015 with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Because of that location, the PDM can be sprayed with water and road contaminants, which may cause it to short circuit.
A short circuit in the PDM increases the risk of a fire, particularly if the nearby CNG tank leaks. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked.
Daimler Trucks North America will relocate the PDM at no cost through authorized dealers. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall number FL-721. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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