FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2021: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
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
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.
If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
