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VehicleMar 28, 202324,282 affected

Freightliner / Western Star recall: Exterior lighting

What is 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."

What could happen

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

The fix

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 covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
23V208000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 28, 2023
Owners notified
May 18, 2023
Vehicles or items affected
24,282
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Exterior lighting › Hazard flashing warning lights; Exterior lighting
Maker's own recall number
FL851
Safety standard
FMVSS 108

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.

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