FREIGHTLINER 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2014
Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA vehicles due to electrical system issues. If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks..
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, to May 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and contaminants from the road, possibly causing the PDM to short circuit.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026