Thanks for this information mate. This just happened to me while I was driving on the I 15 southbound in Utah. Heading home. Will get it replaced tomorrow.

😮 5 years later this video is still helpful. Thanks for the video.

I would like to thank you for posting this information. I had no idea why it was happening. I spent 450.00 for the part. Installed it myself. It seems to be the correct answer to my problem. It is mind bending to be driving down the road and all of a sudden have the truck go DEAD. Thank you for helping all of us who have watched this video.

It's not very fun at 4am to go pitch black and have zero night vision. Or, be in a pack of 4wheelers at night when the world goes blank. Freightliner should have a recall. It's a safety issue.

Thank you for making this video, it was the issue I had with my 2017 Freightliner Cascadia. Thank You Again and Many Blessings!!!

I wanna thank you for the great video bcuz u saved me a lot of money by not taking my truck to the dealership for that same problem. I got up the next morning and changed that module out myself and my truck is running smooth again. Really appreciate it bro.

We recently put the part on my truck problem fixed this video saved us thousands thank you so much for this video scary going 75mph n the truck would shut off once again thank you

Thank you so much for this video . . . .I was having this problem and almost afraid to drive at night for the road is really dark and didn't want that to happen while going around a curve. Took your advice and changed it out . . . and now . . . I am back to living the dream again. Thanks so much!!!

Thank you!! Because of your video I was able to fix my truck by myself,, that was the exact problem my truck had. Thanks again.

Was having the same issue. It happened one time over a year ago. Happened again six months later. Each of these times occurred while driving. Two days ago it occurred twice within an hour while parked. Today it occurred four times within two hours while driving. It occurred again tonight while parked. Thanks for the video. It describes exactly what was happening. Since this has occurred multiple times today I will have it taken to the shop.

I have same problem.Going to order new one.Nobody couldn't find this problem last 2 years.Thanks 🙏

Great video new truck to me only a week out then this started happening you can imagine my heart was at my feet, did an old google and your video piped up I will replace that module and let you know... thank you

Mine shut off as I was making a right turn, lost power steering almost ran into a pole. Stay safe fellas! Thanks for the video!

Replaced mines just now...thanks for the video

The mechanics at my shop have tried to identify this power shut-down issue on my truck without success. I passed on your video to them so they can see your resolution. Thanks for the great information and video.

Today my truck started doing this I'm gonna check it out thank you so much brother!

I appreciate you making this informative video. My truck has been doing the same thing with absolutely no fault codes on the dash. I will be replacing mine. Peace and Love

Watched this video yesterday replaced the part today haven’t cut off since. Thank you

Thank you so much because for your instructions I repaired my truck

This is happening to my 2016 freightliner. Great help!

Thank you for the information! Well needed! 👍🏿👍🏿

I owed a big hug to that guy, thanks.

thank you for this ! I just had mine changed.... hope it cures the problem

Thanks for this video mate had this exact same fault on a argosy in west Australia

Thanks so much is solved my problem I’m glad to see this video before I got to the dealership

Replacing pndb worked for my 2015 cascadia. Thanks for a good advice!

Thank you very much I’ve been trying for a year to figure out what’s going on with my truck

I never had that problem..20 years out here(knock on wood)but good to know what to do if that happens..thanks for the info

Worked for me. Thanks for the help..

This video saved me so much money lol I really do appreciate you for making it!

You're a genius. Thanks for saving me alot of bucks.

Works 100 percent thank you very much

Thank you so much!! I think this is exactly what I need!!

Mine randomly shut off and started back up. Now it stops doing the sweep. I've asked dealers and all they say is they don't know. Bring it in so they can "troubleshoot it". Thanks for sharing your information.

Thx for the accurate info, its happen to me

thanks 4 sharing, such a good video this is exact what I was look 4

I had this problem and replaced it back in 2020 and here we are in 2024 and it’s doing it again, two times today

Good move brother , same thing is happening in my 2000 freightliner fld

I got to thank you years later after u made this video. My 2011 Cascadia shutdown on me while decellerating and I guess it was my ignition switch. I cycled the key and waited for gauges to cycle.. but battery, temp and oil pressure gauges stayed flat (they didnt come back up and truck wouldnt restart) Tried to keep my kool and not panic.. Found your video here.. tried flipping the big kill switch (as u call it.. cause mine doesnt light up in the on position so i couldnt tell, and the truck runs in the off position. Im pretty sure its not connected) I messged the key around and then turned it on to let gauges cycle again and they all came back up this time (you know i had a ray of hope then lol) .. she fired up. This old truck has 1million, 70k miles.. i havent made money with it yet.. had it over a year and recently got the fire back in me to get it goin so i been givin it the needed tlc. One thing to note about these Cascadias (i cant speak for the new gens)... I think some of us has hit the key while in the ignition, getting in the truck here n there.. i remember doin it maybe twice, in the many of these trucks ive driven. Its happened rarely but it could contribute to ignition switch wear. I knee'd one pretty hard and my knee did hurt as i remembered lol.

Thank you mane, that's the issue im having now!

Thank you very much that was a lot help I really appreciate it

Great video...thanks!!!

Thanks for the info.

Thanks God bless you....

Thank you sir I was freaking out

Thank you much for your help man

If it happening with a month in between most likely you have other connection issues other then that distribution module. Trace your fmi faults. Can be difficult if inactive. But most likely there will be an active fault where it has the ability to active the trouble shooting steps.

did you ever cut open the relay? if so, did you make a video or take photo's of the inner bits?

I got the same problem on my truck thanks man for the to telling solution 👏👏

Thank you so much

great video

Thank you brother

HOW PNBD Stands for power net distribution module?

Thanks..very helpful..

Good video thanks

Hey thank you for the info!!Been having the same issue. What is that specific part called?

What about exact symptoms but no blinking light

A lot of times it is the cut off switch by the driver seat and freightliner is aware if the problem and that same switch cause that module to go out.

Hey I have 2007 fregtliner Columbia and I'm having the same problem it happened once in a month or so it happened last week the ignition was on but there was no lights on dash engine keep spinning and after 2 days I start it up and it fire right away. Sometimes what it does let's say if I want to turn off the ignition nothing happens the truck stay start I have to put in gear and turn off manually and when it's off I get the error of no eng what would be the problem

Would this work on a 2008 freightliner Columbia ?

Idk if this is my problem but truck does cut off randomly. 2011 with Cummins. But this last time it doesn’t cut on, even after master reset. I have power inside cab but truck does not crank? Any help

What about a international 9400i, would it be the same thing

Isn’t there two of them on truck ? Next question how do you know which one is bad or just change both?

On the module it has two connectors. On The bottom one the red locking part broke. Would you know to fix it the connector I drove 400 with the red locking clip broken but still few days until I make it home to fix the connector

Alternator was changed as well as the module when I was done in by the bump. I have the kill switch I am going to try next

My 2015 freightliner cascadia shuts off while idling for 5 mins. Could it that module?

I am having the same problem right now. It is terrifying, is it hard to remove that part? I see that there's also another same part by the truck's batteries. Which one is it?

Thanks 🙏

Which module is it?

Thank you

Thank you!!

What is the price for that relay?

I’m just wondering how much that module cost today?

Sir my truck is while I was driving I stop on red light and when I give speed again it was not going up to 5mph and rpm also drop after that I put in nuddle and apply the break. again press race and put in drive thn it’s go so I want to know what is the reason

Knocks out the cruise control too.

Cant check my ignition right now because need it on to run the inverter to cook dinner. My battery light is still on, not blinking so not that.

My truck started doing the cut off and back on again. I noticed it pretty much did it when I hit a bump on the road . Also noticed when I release my brakes or engage my lights blink . I’m new to the cascadia world but I know that can’t be normal

I believe another reason is coolant level. Make sure your coolant level is at the top fill level or almost near the top fill level. It will take around 24 hours of driving before the shutting down stops.

If your truck starts flashing your trailer and dash light's the middle.maxie fuse is blown. You would do well to get a spare off ebay.

Will this make truck throw all kinds of codes as well?

They're usually called "contactors" when they're in that power range...

What happen when it doesn’t turn back on? Should I still replace there and start with that?

Thk u sir

One more the if your fuel filter cap it's not tied over time and vibration will get loose and such air and it will shut down the engine I just had the issue this morning on my route

Do you just replace the PNB or does it require some sort of configuration afterwards?

Somebody need to sue the fk out of Freightliner

Mine when I got a bump the stop engine light come on than 3 min later engine dies cuts off. Than 2 min later I start back up and it runs for 10 min and does it again when I hit a small bump. Any ideas? Appreciate it

Replaced the module earlier in the day and tonight I get ready to hit the road and hit a good bump on the get on ramp and the truck dies. I never lost electrical power but truck wouldn't restart till it set about 5min and then it fired right up and I drove it away.

How much is the PNDB $$$$

I parked my truck Saterday at 12:00 flipping the disconnect, started sunday after flipping switch back and my blog said go to paper because power was cut... Weird because i have had in my truck for a year and half and never got message. So i drove yesterday with no problems... Today, randomly shut off 5 times... I am going to try changing the module, and disconnect also if cheap enough.

Those air lines go to your service brake. If you move them and crack and brake easley they should be replaced.

Could it be the relay in the fuse box to the right of the PNDB module? I’m at a shop and they’re saying $1,500 to replace it but they’re not sure if that’s the problem or the PNDB that you are talking about

07 cleaned ignition.if it helps..shuts off and never on now

Power nut distribution module

Ty ty ty ty👍👍👍👍

We are having a similar issue but bought the part and the truck is not starting. Is there any other problem that could be the cause?

save my ass to time's now . you are the man

Great video! If I could ask you a quick question. Could this still be the problem if it only cuts off while I'm parked, never driving? (2017 cascadia) I have the clicking and the total loss of power for a split second. Just never while driving.

I betcha that’s it then. I took the cover off last week and was able to push in the 5 amp fuse on top left until it clicked. Thought that was the fix but it’s still shutting off/turning on while driving. What’s the cost on that module?

Can anyone help me.... I changed my ignition switch because, when I turn off the truck.. the A/C fan , DEF fuel gauge light blinks and the ignition buzzer is on. So I have to turn off the kill switch in order to shutdown all power.. No buzzer going off and A/C fan running.. Any ideas is well appreciated.