Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V099000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V099000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2012-2014 freightliner cascadia tractors manufactured from april 12, 1210, through march 2, 2013, and equipped with a samcab software version 6 Includes 52,376 affected units, Daytime Running Lights may not Reactivate, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2014 freightliner cascadia tractors manufactured from april 12, 1210, through march 2, 2013, and equipped with a samcab software version 6

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V099000
Report Received Date: 2013-03-18T00:00:00
Subject: Daytime running lights may not reactivate
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 52,376

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-641
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Failure of the drls to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 80.86

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NHTSA ID: 13V099000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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