NHTSA recall 21V715000
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
Freightliner Cascadia
Reported Sep 15, 2021460 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL-901
The 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.
The risk
The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.
The remedy
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.