Headlights: bulbsRecall 21V-357 · 2017–2022 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 21V-357 covers 72,510 2017–2022 Freightliner Cascadia for a headlights: bulbs problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 81% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V357000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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 fix
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.
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.
The investigation behind this recall
- Halogen Headlights May Cause FiresNHTSA