Recall 16V416 affects 268 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, 4900, Xcm, and Xcp trucks for ECM shorts. Repair is free at a Cummins dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 268 2017 Cascadia, 122SD, 4900, Xcm, and Xcp trucks equipped with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines because the engine control module can short internally and blow a fuse. The defect can stall the engine without restart and increase crash risk; the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine control module, or ECM, is the engine's electronic controller on these 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, 4900, Xcm, and Xcp trucks with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 diesel engines. It reads engine sensors and sends commands that manage fuel, timing, and other running functions. The engine depends on the ECM staying powered and communicating while the truck is moving.
In the recalled trucks, certain ECMs can develop an internal electrical short. That short can blow a fuse in the engine-control circuit. Once the fuse opens, the engine loses the control signal it needs to keep running, so it can stall unexpectedly and fail to restart.
There is no warning sign before failure. The recall filing describes the stall as happening without warning, so a driver should not count on a light, message, rough running, or another clue before the engine quits.
Who's affected?
Covers five 2017 truck lines tied to the same diesel-engine component.
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Diesel |
|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner 122SD | Diesel |
| 2017 Western Star 4900 | Diesel |
| 2017 Fccc Xcm | Diesel |
| 2017 Fccc Xcp | Diesel |
| Units affected | 268 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An engine stall that leaves the engine unable to restart increases the risk of a crash, especially if it happens in traffic. There is no warning before the stall. If your VIN is included, contact a Freightliner dealer for recall instructions and avoid putting off the visit once the repair opens. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, 4900, Xcm, or Xcp is included in this recall.
- Use the owner notice from Freightliner or Cummins before arranging repair service.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask when the free ECM replacement and calibration repair is open for your truck.
- Reference recall number 16V416 and Freightliner recall FL-715 when you call.
- Avoid driving routes where an engine stall without restart would leave you without a safe place to stop.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician installs a new engine control module and corrects the engine control module calibrations. Because the final remedy is not listed as available yet, the dealer repair will be free once it opens. The fix is meant to address the electrical short condition tied to the engine control module. Freightliner's general reimbursement plan is on file for this recall. If you already paid for a related engine control module repair, ask the service desk or DTNA customer service how to submit documented expenses under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 9, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 8, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| July 30, 2016 | Dealer notification began |
| July 30, 2016 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 30, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V416?
Recall 16V416 covers 268 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, 4900, Xcm, and Xcp trucks with Cummins ISX12 or ISX15 engines. The engine control module can short internally, blow a fuse, and stall the engine without restart, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, 4900, Xcm, or Xcp is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 16V416. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer or Cummins service location and reference recall FL-715. The repair installs a new engine control module with correct calibrations at no cost.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and the remedy for recall 16V416 is a new engine control module with correct calibrations free of charge. Ask the service desk to confirm the truck is covered before authorizing work.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an unexpected engine stall with no restart. If the engine stalls in traffic or during work use, the driver loses power and has limited choices for getting the truck out of the travel lane. That increases crash risk.
When were owners notified about recall 16V416?
The recall began on July 8, 2016. If you own one of these trucks now and never received a letter, check your VIN and call the dealer with recall number 16V416 or Freightliner recall number FL-715.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V416000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V416 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V416000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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