Freightliner Cascadia 2013-2017: Fire risk from electrical short if CNG tank leaks
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with CNG engines due to fire risk if Power Distribution Module shorts from water contamination near CNG tank.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with CNG engines. The Power Distribution Module (PDM) near the CNG tank may short circuit if sprayed with road contaminants, increasing fire risk especially if the CNG tank leaks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225932-freightliner-cascadia-2013-2017-fire-risk-from-electrical-short-if.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225932-freightliner-cascadia-2013-2017-fire-risk-from-electrical-short-if · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V656000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2013-2017: Fire risk from electrical short if CNG tank leaks.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225932-freightliner-cascadia-2013-2017-fire-risk-from-electrical-short-if. Based on NHTSA recall #16V656000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V656000).
Why it’s dangerous
The Power Distribution Module (PDM) is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. If the PDM gets sprayed with water or road contaminants, it may short circuit. This increases fire risk, especially if the CNG tank leaks.
Who’s affected
Owners of Freightliner Cascadia trucks with CNG engines manufactured between September 2012 and May 2015 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles in areas with high road contamination risk may be most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured between September 24, 2012, and May 27, 2015, and has a CNG engine. The recall covers model years 2013-2017.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the free PDM relocation.
Have PDM Relocated
Dealers will free of charge relocate the Power Distribution Module to reduce fire risk.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PDM, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-721.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #16V656000 (September 13, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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