2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA RECALL - #09V024000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
12/1/2006 - 12/17/2008 |
| Recalled on |
1/22/2009 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
2/13/2009 |
| # Affected |
14,181 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL545.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for AIR BAGS
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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