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NHTSARecalled 2013-03-18

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Is my product affected?

2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA; 2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

  • Brand FREIGHTLINER

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2012-2014 Freightliner Cascadia tractors equipped with SAMCAB software version 6.2 that were manufactured between April 12, 2010, and March 2, 2013. On these vehicles, when configured to use turn signals as Daytime Running Lights (DRLs) with the 'Turn-Tip' turn signal function activated, the DRLs may fail to illuminate properly after the 'Turn-Tip' function is used while driving. This failure reduces visibility to other drivers and increases crash risk.

Affected owners should contact their nearest Freightliner dealer to arrange a free SAMCAB software update that will correct the DRL operation and 'Turn Tip' feature. Owners may also contact Daimler Trucks North America directly at 1-800-547-8712 for assistance.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: NHTSA ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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