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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V208000

2021 Western Star 49x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights

Published March 29, 2023 · Recall initiated: March 28, 2023

Summary

NHTSA records recall 23V208000, published March 29, 2023 and initiated March 28, 2023. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2021 Western Star 49x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights.

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What's the hazard

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."

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
49X
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2021 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2020 WESTERN STAR 49X | 2020 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2021 Western Star 49x | 2020 Western Star 49x | 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 Freightliner Cascadia — Exterior lighting: hazard flashing warning lights recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 23V208000 on March 29, 2023. Reported hazard: 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."

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 49X.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)