FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V567000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-11-19 2020-09-18 2020-09-21

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-863

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 128451

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.

Consequence

If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 17, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-863.

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.