Electrical system: softwareRecall 13V-099 · 2012–2014 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America recall 13V-099 covers 52,376 2012–2014 Freightliner Cascadia for a electrical system: software problem, reported to NHTSA on March 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia tractors manufactured from April 12, 1210, through March 2, 2013, and equipped with a SAMCAB software version 6.2. On vehicles configured to have the turn signals operate as Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) and the 'Turn-Tip' turn signal function activated, the DRLs may not illuminate properly after using the 'Turn-Tip' function while driving.
The risk
Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
DTNA sent notification to owners on May 6, 2015, instructing them to contact their dealers and arrange to have the free SAMCAB software updated to correct the operation of the DRLs and "Turn Tip" feature. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712.
DTNA's recall campaign number is FL-641.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
81%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 12, 2010 to March 2, 2013. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.