CarRecallWatch- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Freightliner Cascadia trucks with halogen headlight assemblies may have a headlight bulb that dislodges during bulb replacement. The loose bulb can contact other vehicle components, which may melt.
Melting components can increase the risk of a fire. Owners should contact an authorized Freightliner dealer or Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-887. The remedy is free: dealers will install a foam grommet, cut a 4-inch access hole in the inner fender, and add a warning label to both fenders. Owners can also check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 201720182019202020212022 |
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