Daimler Trucks North America. (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.
Daimler Trucks North America – Power Distribution Module may Melt or Burn
| Report Received Date | 09/13/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V656000 |
| 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 Code | FL-721 |
| Potentially Affected | 1039 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V656000) |
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