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Dislodged Headlight May Cause Fire

Safety Recall

Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Units affected
72,510
Recall opened
May 14, 2021
Owner notification
Jul 9, 2021
Manufacturer campaign
FL-887
Type
Vehicle

This recall resulted from an investigation: PE21006: Halogen Headlights May Cause Fires

Affected vehicles (1)

  • FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA2017–2022

Component / system

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS

Defect

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.

Risk / 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.

Chronology of events

  1. Do to the length of chronology information, please refer to the attached pdf document for the complete details.

Notification schedule

Dealer notification
JUL 12, 2021 - JUL 12, 2021
Owner notification

Source: NHTSA campaign 21V357000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.