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VehicleMar 18, 201352,376 affected

Freightliner recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia tractors manufactured from April 12, 1210, through March 2, 2013, and equipped with a SAMCAB software version 6.2. On vehicles configured to have the turn signals operate as Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) and the 'Turn-Tip' turn signal function activated, the DRLs may not illuminate properly after using the 'Turn-Tip' function while driving.

What could happen

Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

The fix

DTNA sent notification to owners on May 6, 2015, instructing them to contact their dealers and arrange to have the free SAMCAB software updated to correct the operation of the DRLs and "Turn Tip" feature. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
13V099000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 18, 2013
Owners notified
May 6, 2015
Vehicles or items affected
52,376
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Apr 12, 2010 to Mar 2, 2013
Part
Electrical system › Software; Exterior lighting
Maker's own recall number
FL-641

Notes

DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-641.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.safercar.gov.

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