Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western
— Recall Campaign #23V208000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles. The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 24,282 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
23V208000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | March 28, 2023 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 23V208000 |
| Units affected: | 24,282 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles. The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Consequeces:
- Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Dealers will update the software controlling the hazard warning lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL851.
- Notes:
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.