Daimler Trucks North America – Exhaust Pipe Outlet Installed Improperly

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The exhaust pipe outlet may have been improperly installed with the tip facing towards the battery box mounted directly above the frame rail.


Report Received Date 09/15/2021
NHTSA ID 21V715000
Consequence Summary The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action Dealers will inspect and rotate exhaust pipe tip as required. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-901.
Recall Code FL-901
Potentially Affected 460
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V715000)