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Recall 16V656000 scope

Affected units
1,039
Vehicles identified
5
Makes involved
1
Model years
5

Recall 16V656000

HOMBILT TRAILERS INC • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM • reported Sep 13, 2016 • • 1,039 units affected

Remedy pending

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

Campaign
16V656000
Manufacturer
HOMBILT TRAILERS INC
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model Years
2013–2017
Affected Units
1,039
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PDM, free of charge.

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
49th percentile in scale
1,039 vehicles — among 47 recalls covering 2013–2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA.
Component Frequency
Electrical System cited in 19.6% of recent recalls
590 of 3,012 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Electrical System-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
HOMBILT TRAILERS INC has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

If the PDM short circuits, there would be an increased risk of a fire, especially if the nearby CNG tank leaks.

Defect Summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC. (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2017 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured September 24, 2012, to May 27, 2015 and equipped with compressed natural gas (CNG) engines. The affected vehicles have a Power Distribution Module (PDM) that is mounted near the CNG fuel tank. Due to its location, the PDM may be sprayed with water and contaminants from the road, possibly causing the PDM to short circuit.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the PDM, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2016. The recall began on March 3, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-721.

Key Dates

Report Date
Sep 13, 2016
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

5 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2017
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2016
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2015
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2014
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2013

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V066000 STEERING 280
25V760000 SUSPENSION 18,783
25V603000 STEERING 343
25V601000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 402
25V504000 STEERING 176
25V440000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4
25V295000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 68
25V187000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1,968
25V046000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 810
24V924000 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 Component
PE24032 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Related NHTSA Complaints

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

Of 40 related complaints, the most reported components are Electrical System (6), Steering (6), Service Brakes (3).

Complaint Component
1555288 STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
1593990 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
1479318 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1448403 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1380512 SERVICE BRAKES
1380474 WHEELS
1380473 STEERING
1375124 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1367071 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1508087 VISIBILITY/WIPER
1353685 VISIBILITY/WIPER
1334501 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1334379 AIR BAGS
1334381 WHEELS
1334380 STEERING
1346613 SERVICE BRAKES
1333661 TIRES
1390255 AIR BAGS
1390256 STEERING
1296930 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1375286 STEERING
1375285 POWER TRAIN
1375287 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1253948 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1273361 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. 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.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 16V656000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. 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.
  4. 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 16V656000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 16V656000 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 2013? ▾
Browse all FREIGHTLINER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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