2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Electrical System Recall 124178

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2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Electrical System Recall


NHTSA Recall #	124178
NHTSA Compaign #	16V656000
MFG Compaign #	FL-721
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Supplier	FREIGHTLINER
Brand	FREIGHTLINER
Model	CASCADIA
Model Year	2017
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of notification	03/03/17
Begin date of manufacuring	24/09/12
End date of manufacturing	27/05/15
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	13/09/16
Report created	13/09/16
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	1039
Defect 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.
Consequence summary	If the pdm short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby cng tank leaks.
Corrective action	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).

What is Recall?
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What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Electrical System Recall

2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Electrical System Recall

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