NHTSA recall 16V656000
A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.
| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 16V656000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-721 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Reported | 2016-09-13 |
| Owners notified | 2017-03-03 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Units potentially affected | 1039 |
| Report | Quarterly report 6, for 2018 quarter 2 |
|---|---|
| Filed with NHTSA | 2018-07-30 |
| Vehicles in the campaign | 1039 |
| Reported remedied | 767 (73%) |
| Reported unreachable | 0 |
| Reported removed | 2 |
These are the manufacturer's totals for the whole campaign at the end of 2018 quarter 2, as filed with NHTSA. They do not say whether one vehicle has been remedied: check the VIN with the official lookups. The reports are from data as of 2026-10-19.
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
The remedy
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.
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.
| 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2012-09-24 to 2015-05-27. |
|---|---|
| 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2012-09-24 to 2015-05-27. |
| 2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2012-09-24 to 2015-05-27. |
| 2016 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2012-09-24 to 2015-05-27. |
| 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2012-09-24 to 2015-05-27. |
A vehicle with no link is not in this site's catalog, which covers cars, multipurpose vehicles and trucks by model year. The campaign is from data as of 2026-10-19.
Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SS3161-FTL | 2025-01-29. Other. Service Solution for Cascadia intermittent no-start and CPC not configured message |
|---|---|
| CXA 8_24_BCA CLDS TSB | 2024-09-07. Other. CX Advocate for Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access (BCA) Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality (TSB54-369-FTL, TSB54-095-WST) |
| TSB54-369-FTL | 2024-08-02. Service bulletin. Technical Service Bulletin for New Battery Cable Access Parts for Improved Cold Weather Functionality |
| SS3150-FTL | 2024-08-02. Other. Service Solution for ECP Solenoid Interim Service Replacement Parts |
| 54302 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. ABS Light illuminating in the ICU. |
| 8V491 | 2023-05-22. Service bulletin. ICUC Bulb check function. |
| SB54-358 | 2023-05-05. Service bulletin. Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Converting CTP1 to CTP2. Description of Revisions: This bulletin replaces the version dated 11/28/2022. The CTP replacement part number has been updated. |
| MYCOM_11012022 | 2022-12-03. Service bulletin. My Communications for SF625 and SF657 Pre-Flashed USB Tools. The download files for SF625 and SF657 are no longer available in our download center. In order to perform these updates you will need to order the Pre-Flashed USB tools from the PDC. This will allow for a more efficient and timely service. |
| SB54-358 | 2022-12-03. Service bulletin. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Converting CTP1 to CTP2. |
| SS3113-FTL2022 | 2022-11-02. Service bulletin. Service Solution for DPF Harness Rub-Chafe onTrans-Wire Braided Air Hose. |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.