NHTSA Recall 15V105000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V105000; Date: Feb. 23, 2015
If the corrosion progresses and goes undetected, the hose could begin to leak cng, increasing the risk of a fire in the presence of an ignition source.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Freightliner Cascadia; 2015 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Fuel System, Other:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured November 19, 2013, to July 14, 2014, and equipped with certain model side-mount compressed natural gas (cng) fuel systems, part no. 23736011, manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 21, 2014 and motion industries t1700-06 flexible fuel hoses. The stainless steel braid hose reinforcement may corrode prematurely near the fitting crimp inside the slave tank enclosure.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace the defective hose, free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-678.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Apr 1, 2015
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