NHTSA Recall 21V715000
Filed by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2021-09-15. An estimated 460 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The exhaust pipe outlet may have been improperly installed with the tip facing towards the battery box mounted directly above the frame rail.
Risk
The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will inspect and rotate exhaust pipe tip as required. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 14, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA's customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-901.
Manufacturer campaign number: FL-901
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.nhtsa.gov.