Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles with hazard warning lights that may flash improperly during braking, risking crashes. Free software update available.
Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because their hazard warning lights can flash incorrectly during braking events. This could confuse other drivers and increase crash risk. Owners should contact dealers for a free software update.
The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event. This could cause confusion for other drivers, potentially leading to a crash. The issue violates federal safety standards for vehicle lighting.
Owners of 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles during braking events may be at higher risk due to potential light confusion.
Check if your 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia truck has hazard warning lights that flash incorrectly during braking. The recall covers vehicles sold between 2020 and 2021.
Dealers will provide a free software update to fix the hazard warning lights flashing issue.
Owner notification letters were mailed May 18, 2023, so you should have received one if you own a recalled vehicle.
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.
The hazard warning lights may flash improperly during an Advanced Braking Assist event, causing confusion for other drivers and increasing crash risk.
Your 2020-2021 Freightliner Cascadia truck is affected if the hazard warning lights flash incorrectly during braking events.
No deadline is specified, but dealers will update the software free of charge.
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 23V208000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 23V208000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
