NHTSA Campaign 21V715000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Sep 15, 2021 · 460 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

The exhaust heat may melt the battery box, increasing the risk of a fire.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022 460

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V715000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.