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NHTSA : 18V742000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS

Defect Description

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 / Hazard

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.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles2

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.