NHTSA Recall 13V099000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V099000; Date: Mar. 18, 2013
Failure of the drls to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2012 Freightliner Cascadia; 2013 Freightliner Cascadia; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 52,376
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 6, 2015
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