Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V680000 Reported October 29, 2014

Cng cabinet tank/fmvss 303

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Engine And Engine Cooling · 65 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V680000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-671
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
65
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 29, 2014
Completion Rate
69.23

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks of north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 freightliner cascadia and m2 trucks manufactured june 2, 2011 to october 23, 2014. the vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standards no. 303, "fuel system integrity of compressed natural gas vehicles." specifically, the tail pipe on these vehicles terminates under the compressed natural gas (cng) tank and can overheat the fuel system.

Safety Consequence

Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will extend the tailpipe beyond the cabinet, free of charge. the recall began feburary 12, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-671.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 14V680000 or campaign FL-671.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V680000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V680000?

NHTSA recall 14V680000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on October 29, 2014. It addresses: Cng cabinet tank/fmvss 303. The recall affects approximately 65 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V680000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-671. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.