NHTSA recall 23V208000
Hazard Warning Lights Flash Improperly/FMVSS 108
- Vehicles affected
- 24,282
- Completion rate
- 87.67%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- N/A
Description
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."
Issue
Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
Hazard warning lights that flash improperly may cause confusion for other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 23V208000 · Updated October 15, 2026
