Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Llc (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Manufactured March 26, 2007, To August 31, 2010. Water May Leak Into The Signal-DeteCTIon And Activation Module (Sam) Chassis Causing Corrosion Which May Result In Electrical Shorts Or Possible Intermittent Operation Of Trailer Lights.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CASCADIA
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
15V127000
Component Description
Electrical System
Effect Of Defect
Intermittent Operation Of The Trailer Lights May Prevent Other Drivers From Knowing That The Truck Is Slowing Or Stopping, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash. Additionally, An Electrical Short In The Sam Chassis May Result In A A Fire.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Sam Chassis For Corrosion, Replacing It As Necessary. Any Vehicle That Does Not Have A Drip Shield Mounted In The Cab Over The Sam Chassis Will Receive One. These Repairs Will Be Performed Free Of Charge. An Interim Letter Was Sent To Owners On May 4, 2015. The Recall Began On October 8, 2015. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-745-8000. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-679.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20070326
End Of Manufacture
20100831
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
45036
Date Owners Notified
20151008
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20150304
Make Campaign Number
FL-679