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NHTSA Campaign 23V208000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America, LLC · Reported Mar 28, 2023 · 24,282 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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."

Consequence

Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020 24,282
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021 24,282
WESTERN STAR 49X 2020 24,282
WESTERN STAR 49X 2021 24,282

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V208000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.