Recall 09V024000 scope

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Recall 09V024000

BUGATTI AUTOMOBILES S.A.S. • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • reported Jan 22, 2009 • • 14,181 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign: 09V024000
Manufacturer: BUGATTI AUTOMOBILES S.A.S.
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Make: FREIGHTLINER
Model Years: 2007–2009
Affected Units: 14,181
Country: US
Data As Of: Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 14181 MY 2007-2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CAB SIGNAL-DETECT AND ACTIVATION MODULES (SAMS). 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. DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR INDICATION OF WATER INTRUSION OR DAMAGE TO THE SAMS.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

Should you be worried?

This recall describes a safety risk and the remedy is still pending. Affected vehicles should be parked or driven only as needed until the manufacturer issues guidance. Always verify directly with the manufacturer or your dealer using the campaign number.

How serious is this recall vs others?

Each card compares this campaign against an NHTSA-derived peer baseline. Cards omit themselves when the denominator is too thin to be useful.

Affected Scale

68th percentile in scale

14,181 vehicles — among 28 recalls covering 2007–2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.

Component Frequency

Electrical System cited in 19.7% of recent recalls

594 of 3,018 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Electrical System-class component.

Manufacturer Density

No other recent recalls

BUGATTI AUTOMOBILES S.A.S. has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (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.

Defect 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.

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.

Key Dates

Report Date

Jan 22, 2009

Owner Notification

Unknown

Remedy Available

Unknown

Affected Vehicles

3 vehicles under this recall

Make	Model	Year	VIN Lookup
FREIGHTLINER	CASCADIA	2009	Check VINs
FREIGHTLINER	CASCADIA	2008	Check VINs
FREIGHTLINER	CASCADIA	2007	Check VINs

Official Sources & Documents

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign	Report Date	Manufacturer	Component	Units
26V066000	Feb 4, 2026	—	STEERING	280
25V760000	Nov 5, 2025	—	SUSPENSION	18,783
25V603000	Sep 12, 2025	—	STEERING	343
25V601000	Sep 12, 2025	—	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR	402
25V504000	Aug 6, 2025	—	STEERING	176
25V440000	Jun 27, 2025	—	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	4
25V295000	May 7, 2025	—	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR	68
25V187000	Mar 25, 2025	—	EXTERIOR LIGHTING	1,968
25V046000	Mar 12, 2025	—	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	810
24V924000	Dec 11, 2024	—	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	139

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (FREIGHTLINER) in the last 3 years

Investigation	Opened	Status	Vehicle	Component	Subject
PE24032	Nov 5, 2024	CLOSED	2025 FREIGHTLINER EM2	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	EVDM connector plate separation

Related NHTSA Complaints

Consumer complaints for the same make, model, and year within two years of the recall report date

Of 10 related complaints, the most reported components are Steering (3), Steering:Rack And Pinion (3), Visibility:Windshield (2).

Complaint	Incident	Vehicle	Component	Summary	Severity
835072	Dec 26, 2010	2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	STEERING	STEERING	—
826221	Oct 22, 2010	2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	—
883634	Feb 12, 2010	2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	STEERING	STEERING	—
883633	Feb 12, 2010	2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	STEERING:RACK AND PINION	STEERING:RACK AND PINION	—
747630	Dec 6, 2009	2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR	SERVICE BRAKES, AIR	Fire
734527	Sep 2, 2009	2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	STEERING:RACK AND PINION	STEERING:RACK AND PINION	—
732553	Aug 16, 2009	2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	STEERING:RACK AND PINION	STEERING:RACK AND PINION	—
721797	Feb 27, 2009	2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	—
707312	Feb 4, 2009	2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	—
738062	Nov 9, 2008	2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	STEERING	STEERING	—

Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign

NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 09V024000

Complaint	Incident	Vehicle	Component	Narrative Snippet
721797	Feb 27, 2009	2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD	TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ACCORDING TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

How to Act on This Recall

Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
Fleets: See the Fleet Recall Workflow Guide for the operator workflow to sweep your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.

How to verify your vehicle is affected

Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 09V024000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 09V024000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾

Recall 09V024000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.

Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾

Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.

How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾

Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.

Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾

The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.

What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾

Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.

How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾

Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.

What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾

You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.

Where can I see all recalls for FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2007? ▾

Browse all FREIGHTLINER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

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NHTSA

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EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

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Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

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