Report Date
May 14, 2021
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Affected Vehicles
6
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.