Freightliner Cascadia (2012-2014): Electrical system
Recall 13V099000 · Mar 18, 2013 · Daimler Trucks North America
52,376
vehicles affected
52,376
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13V099000
- Date
- Mar 18, 2013
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 52,376
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Electrical system > Software; Exterior lighting
- Model years
- 2012-2014
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2012-2014 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 13V099000?
1 model: Freightliner Cascadia (2012-2014), about 52,376 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 13V099000?
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.
What can happen?
Failure of the DRLs to illuminate reduces visibility to other drivers and increases the risk of a vehicle 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.