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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL; EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2023 Western Star 57X vehicles. The interior turn signals may flash too quickly and not align with the exterior turn signal flashing. Interior turn signals that consistently flash too quickly may not change their flash rate to alert the driver to replace the bulbs. An exterior turn signal bulb that is burnt out will not illuminate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- A nonfunctioning exterior turn signal may not notify other drivers of a turning vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the turn signal indicator software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL975.
- 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
On certain vehicles, the interior turn signal indicator may flash too quickly and fail to match the exterior turn signals. When a turn signal bulb burns out, the indicator may not change its flash rate to warn the driver, so the exterior signal stays dark without the driver knowing. This does not meet federal lighting standard FMVSS 108.
A turn signal that does not work may fail to warn other drivers that your vehicle is turning or changing lanes, which raises the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will update the turn signal indicator software free of charge. Owners were mailed notification letters on June 13, 2023. To learn more or ask about the recall, contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, and check your VIN for any open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Western Star 57X | 2023 |
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