Vehicle recall 09V024000 · January 22, 2009
2007-2009 Freightliner Cascadia
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…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V024000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 2009
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL545
- Owner notification
- February 13, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,181
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Cascadia (2007-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007
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