CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
On certain heavy trucks, the mudflap hanger bracket may partially cover the rear reflective tape. This can make the vehicle harder for other drivers to see, and the vehicle does not meet the federal lighting and reflective device requirements of FMVSS 108.
Reduced rear visibility raises the risk of a crash, particularly at night or in poor conditions. Owners should expect a notification from the manufacturer, Daimler Trucks North America, and should contact its customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number FL848 if they have questions.
The remedy is free at an authorized dealer, which will inspect the vehicle and reposition the reflective tape so it is completely visible. Check your VIN for open recalls on this and other safety campaigns.
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