NHTSA recall 21V357000
Exterior lighting › Headlights › Bulbs
Freightliner Cascadia
Reported May 14, 202172,510 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America, LLCMaker’s number FL-887
The 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.
The risk
Melting components can increase the risk of fire.
The 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.