Exterior lightingRecall 23V-208 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall 23V-208 covers 24,282 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a exterior lighting problem, reported to NHTSA on March 28, 2023. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q1) shows 84% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 23V208000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (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."
The risk
Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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 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
84%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.