Recall 14V680000: 2011–2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011–2015 Freightliner M2
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 29, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 65
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2011 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2012 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2013 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2014 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2015 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2011 Freightliner M2
- 2012 Freightliner M2
- 2013 Freightliner M2
- 2014 Freightliner M2
- 2015 Freightliner M2
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V680000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-671
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Feb 12, 2015
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe (Engine); Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly (Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology