Water intrusion causing electrical shorts
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured march 26, 2007, to august 31, 2010. 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.
Safety Consequence
Intermittent operation of the trailer lights may prevent other drivers from knowing that the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. additionally, an electrical short in the sam chassis may result in a a fire.
Corrective Action
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 performed free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on may 4, 2015. the recall began on october 8, 2015. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-679.
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FAQ: Recall 15V127000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V127000?
NHTSA recall 15V127000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on March 4, 2015. It addresses: Water intrusion causing electrical shorts. The recall affects approximately 45,036 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V127000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-679. 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.