Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemRecall 21V-715 · 2022 Freightliner Cascadia

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-715 covers 460 2022 Freightliner Cascadia for a engine and engine cooling: exhaust system problem, reported to NHTSA on September 15, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.

100%
Vehicles repaired460 of 460 · 2023 Q1
Vehicles affected4601 model
ReportedSep 15, 2021Owners notified Nov 12, 2021
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V715000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

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.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

100%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2021 Q42023 Q1
1 model

Vehicles in this recall