Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 49X vehicles. The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.”
Daimler Trucks North America – Hazard Warning Lights Flash Improperly/FMVSS 108
| Report Received Date | 03/28/2023 |
| NHTSA ID | 23V208000 |
| Consequence Summary | Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Dealers will update the software controlling the hazard warning lights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL851. |
| Recall Code | FL851 |
| Potentially Affected | 24282 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V208000) |
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