NHTSA Recall 16V656000: Electrical system
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,039 vehicles. It affects 2013–2017 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V656000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-721 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received | September 13, 2016 |
| Owner notification | March 3, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V656000
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.