If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225932-freightliner-cascadia-2017-recall-electrical-system · Recall date September 13, 2016 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V656000
“FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2017) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated September 13, 2016. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225932-freightliner-cascadia-2017-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 16V656000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V656000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America, LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 16V656000 — Daimler Trucks North America, LLC FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2017) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2017) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 16V656000 from Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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