Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249228-freightliner-cascadia-2014-recall-exterior-lighting · Recall date March 18, 2013 · Official notice: NHTSA #13V099000
“FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2014) recall — Exterior Lighting.” GovInfoNow, recall dated March 18, 2013. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249228-freightliner-cascadia-2014-recall-exterior-lighting. Based on NHTSA recall 13V099000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=13V099000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 13V099000 — Daimler Trucks North America FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2014) recall — Exterior Lighting Hello, I own a FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2014) recall — Exterior Lighting that is covered by recall 13V099000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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