NHTSA Recall 14V680000: Tank assembly (fuel system) and manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (engine and engine cooling)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 65 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V680000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-671 |
| Components | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER › STORAGE › TANK ASSEMBLY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › EXHAUST SYSTEM › MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE |
| Report received | October 29, 2014 |
| Owner notification | February 12, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks of North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Freightliner Cascadia and M2 trucks manufactured June 2, 2011 to October 23, 2014. The vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 303, "Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." Specifically, the tail pipe on these vehicles terminates under the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank and can overheat the fuel system.
Safety risk
Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will extend the tailpipe beyond the cabinet, free of charge. The recall began Feburary 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-671.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V680000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.