2006–2021 12 models Exterior Lighting Recall 20V214000 (Freightliner FL848)

NHTSA recall 20V214000 (Freightliner recall FL848) covers about 63,175 2006–2021 12 models vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 20V214000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

63,175
vehicles affected (potential)
2006–2021
model years
Apr 14, 2020
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Exterior lighting

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."

The risk

The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists May 29, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

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.

Freightliner recall number FL848

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 20V214000 as FL848. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "FL848 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Freightliner 122SD2014–2021—
Freightliner Argosy2006—
Freightliner Business Class M22006–2021—
Freightliner Cascadia2008–2021—
Freightliner Century Class2006–2011—
Freightliner Classic XL2006–2008—
Freightliner Columbia2006–2020—
Freightliner Coronado2007–2020—
Freightliner FLD2006–2010—
Sterling 95002007—
Sterling AT95002006–2007—
Western Star 57002017—

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 14, 2020
Owner notification
May 29, 2020
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Safety standard (FMVSS)
108

Check your VIN for 20V214000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 20V214000 is open, call any Freightliner dealer's service department and give them the recall number (20V214000 or FL848). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 20V214000?

NHTSA recall 20V214000 (Freightliner recall FL848) covers about 63,175 2006–2021 12 models vehicles (exterior lighting), filed with NHTSA Apr 14, 2020. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers 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.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 20V214000?

NHTSA's record for 20V214000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 20V214000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Freightliner dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 20V214000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "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." NHTSA lists May 29, 2020 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Freightliner recall number for 20V214000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as FL848. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (FL848) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 20V214000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 20V214000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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