Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Is Recalling 14181 My 2007-2009 Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Equipped With Cab Signal-Detect And Activation Modules (Sams). Potential Corrosion Damage Due To Water Intrusion Into The Sams May Cause Electrical Shorts Or Intermittent Operation Of Tail Lamps, Stop Lamps, Side Marker Lamps And Trailer Lighting. In Some Cases Starter Motors Have Activated Without A Key On.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CASCADIA
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
09V024000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
An Electrical Short In The Cab Sam Or Chassis Sam May Cause Melting In The Sam Or Other Electrical Components Which May Cause A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect For Indication Of Water Intrusion Or Damage To The Sams. Sams Will Be Replaced As Required And Modifications Will Be Completed To Control Possible Sources Of Water Intrusion. The Recall Is Expected To Begin On Or Before February 13, 2009. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20061201
End Of Manufacture
20081217
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
14181
Date Owners Notified
20090213
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20090122
Make Campaign Number
FL545