NHTSA Recall 15V816000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V816000; Date: Dec. 7, 2015
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Freightliner Cascadia; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia; 2015 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 17
Recall 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).
How to Fix:
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 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: Mar 13, 2015
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