FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

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.