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.