NHTSA Campaign 21V357000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported May 14, 2021 · 72,510 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with halogen headlight assemblies. The halogen headlight bulb may dislodge during replacement and contact other vehicle components, possibly causing them to melt.

Consequence

Melting components can increase the risk of fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install a foam grommet, cut a 4-inch access hole into the inner fender, and add a warning label on both fenders, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-887.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2017 72,510
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2018 72,510
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2019 72,510
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020 72,510
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021 72,510
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022 72,510

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V357000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.