NHTSA Recall 06V321000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V321000; Date: Aug. 31, 2006
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied. The cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied. Either condition may lead to a crash without prior warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Freightliner Mt-45; 2007 Freightliner Mt-55
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch
Manufactured by: Freightliner Llc
Affected Units:: 3,300
Recall Summary:
On certain walk-in vans, the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. The cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the switch with one having a lower application load rating free of charge. The recall began on January 24, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Freightliner recall no. Fl-479. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 2007
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