Freightliner Cascadia recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 9, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2017 Freightliner, Western Star — 5 models

Recall number

16V416000

Brand / firm

Freightliner, Western Star, Fccc

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 268 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall without the ability to restart the engine can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, Western Star 4900SA and 4900FA, and FCCC XCM and XCP trucks manufactured from March 14, 2016, through May 18, 2016, equipped with a Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engine using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.

What to do

Cummins will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will install a new ECM, and correct ECM calibrations, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or Cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-715.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.