Recall 21V357000

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

Report Date
20210514
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2022 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

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