WESTERN STAR 49X 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V208000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 49X | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-05-18 | 2023-03-28 | 2023-03-29 |
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL851
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 24282
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108
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."
Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
