Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V357000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V357000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2017-2022 freightliner cascadia vehicles equipped with halogen headlight assemblies Includes 72,510 affected units, Dislodged Headlight May Cause Fire, component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2017-2022 freightliner cascadia vehicles equipped with halogen headlight assemblies

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V357000
Report Received Date: 2021-05-14T00:00:00
Subject: Dislodged headlight may cause fire
Component: Exterior Lighting
Potentially Affected Units: 72,510

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-887
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: Melting components can increase the risk of fire.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 86.42

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NHTSA ID: 21V357000
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Created At: 1742808662
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