Recall 23V208000: 2020–2021 Western Star 49X and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 28, 2023

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Potentially affected

24,282vehicles

Model years

2020–2021

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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."

Possible consequence

Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2020 Freightliner Cascadia26 complaints
• 2021 Freightliner Cascadia16 complaints
• 2020 Western Star 49X0 complaints
• 2021 Western Star 49X0 complaints