NHTSA Recall 16V656000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V656000; Date: Sep. 13, 2016
If the pdm short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby cng tank leaks.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Freightliner Cascadia; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia; 2015 Freightliner Cascadia; 2016 Freightliner Cascadia; 2017 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Electrical System
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 1,039
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
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.
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 3, 2017
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