ALTEC 4700 2018: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4700 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2007-03-27 - 2017-11-21 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V761000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-05-09 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-11-30 | Date Added to Database: 2017-11-30 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-756 | ||
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 438255 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal. |
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Consequence:
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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