Recall 09V024000: 2007–2009 Freightliner Cascadia

Report received

Jan 22, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

14,181vehicles

Model years

2007–2009

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Freightliner Cascadia1 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Cascadia8 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner Cascadia19 complaints