NHTSA Recall 21V357000: Bulbs (exterior lighting)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 72,510 vehicles. It affects 2017–2022 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V357000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-887 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › HEADLIGHTS › BULBS |
| Report received | May 14, 2021 |
| Owner notification | July 9, 2021 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles equipped with halogen headlight assemblies. The halogen headlight bulb may dislodge during replacement and contact other vehicle components, possibly causing them to melt.
Safety risk
Melting components can increase the risk of fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a foam grommet, cut a 4-inch access hole into the inner fender, and add a warning label on both fenders, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 9, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-887.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V357000
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.