Freightliner 122SD, Argosy, Business Class M2, Cascadia and 8 more (2006-2021): Exterior lighting
Recall 20V214000 · Apr 14, 2020 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
63,175
vehicles affected
63,175
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20V214000
- Date
- Apr 14, 2020
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 63,175
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2006-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
What can happen
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Vehicles covered
12 models, 86 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 122SD | 2014-2021 |
| Freightliner | Argosy | 2006 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2006-2021 |
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2008-2021 |
| Freightliner | Century Class | 2006-2011 |
| Freightliner | Classic XL | 2006-2008 |
| Freightliner | Columbia | 2006-2020 |
| Freightliner | Coronado | 2007-2020 |
| Freightliner | FLD | 2006-2010 |
| Sterling | 9500 | 2007 |
| Sterling | AT9500 | 2006-2007 |
| Western Star | 5700 | 2017 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 20V214000?
12 models: Freightliner 122SD (2014-2021), Freightliner Argosy (2006), Freightliner Business Class M2 (2006-2021) and 9 more, about 63,175 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 20V214000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
What can happen?
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.