Recall
Freightliner Cascadia — 21V357000
NHTSA ID
21V357000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Cascadia
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2021-05-14
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:BULBS
Units Affected
72,510
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-887
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
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.