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2006-2021 Freightliner 122SD, Freightliner Argosy and others recall: exterior lighting

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on April 14, 2020. It covers about 63,175 vehicles.

vehicles affected
63,175
reported
Apr 14, 2020
owners notified
May 29, 2020
related complaints
16

Exterior lighting

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

Recall number 20V214000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 16 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 20V214000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2021 Freightliner 122SD, Freightliner Argosy and others exterior lighting?

Yes. Recall 20V214000, reported on April 14, 2020, covers about 63,175 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V214000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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