FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V357000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2022
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-07-09 2021-05-14 2021-05-17

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-887

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 72510

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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.

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.