FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V742000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2017 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-01-18 | 2018-10-19 | 2018-10-24 |
Production Dates: 2016-06-08 - 2017-06-30
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-799
Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6326
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brakes lights on these vehicles may remain activated after the brake pedal is released.
If the brake lights remain activated, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-799.
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.
