2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia recall: bulbs
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall on May 14, 2021. It covers about 72,510 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 72,510
- reported
- May 14, 2021
- owners notified
- Jul 9, 2021
- related complaints
- 7
Exterior lighting: headlights: bulbs
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 21V357000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 7 complaints about lights problems.
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Questions about recall 21V357000
Is there a recall on the 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia bulbs?
Yes. Recall 21V357000, reported on May 14, 2021, covers about 72,510 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V357000?
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.
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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