Recall 13V099000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Report Date
20130318
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Affected Vehicles
3 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia tractors manufactured from April 12, 1210, through March 2, 2013, and equipped with a SAMCAB software version 6.2. On vehicles configured to have the turn signals operate as Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) and the 'Turn-Tip' turn signal function activated, the DRLs may not illuminate properly after using the 'Turn-Tip' function while driving.

Safety Consequence

Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

Remedy

DTNA sent notification to owners on May 6, 2015, instructing them to contact their dealers and arrange to have the free SAMCAB software updated to correct the operation of the DRLs and "Turn Tip" feature. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.