NHTSA Recall 20V214000: Exterior lighting
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 63,175 vehicles. It affects 12 models including the Freightliner 122SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V214000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL848 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | April 14, 2020 |
| Owner notification | May 29, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V214000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 122SD | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Argosy | 2006 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| Freightliner Century Class | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Classic XL | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling 9500 | 2007 |
| Sterling AT9500 | 2006, 2007 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2017 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.