Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 13V099000

Electrical system: software

Daimler Trucks North America filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2013-03-18.

Recall campaignNHTSA 13V099000

Electrical system: software

Component
Electrical system: software
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Vehicles affected
52,376
Reported to NHTSA
2013-03-18
Owners notified
2015-05-06

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Cascadia2014 2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.