Daimler recalls model year 2007-2011 Cascadia trucks

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Today's Trucking / March 19, 2015

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured between March 2007 and August 2010.

According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration bulletin, water may leak into the Signal-detection and Activation Module (SAM) Chassis, causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible intermittent operation of trailer lights.

If the trailer lights only work intermittently, other drivers may not know when the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash. Not only that, but an electrical short in the SAM chassis could result in a fire.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAM chassis for corrosion, replacing it as necessary. Any vehicle that does not have a drip shield mounted in the cab over the SAM chassis will receive one. These repairs will be free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin May 4, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-679.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.