NHTSA Recall 17V761000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V761000; Date: Nov. 30, 2017
If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Freightliner Cascadia; 2009 Freightliner Cascadia; 2010 Freightliner Cascadia; 2011 Freightliner Cascadia; 2012 Freightliner Cascadia; 2013 Freightliner Cascadia; 2014 Freightliner Cascadia; 2015 Freightliner Cascadia; 2016 Freightliner Cascadia; 2017 Freightliner Cascadia; 2018 Freightliner Cascadia; 2008 Western Star 4700; 2009 Western Star 4700; 2010 Western Star 4700; 2011 Western Star 4700; 2012 Western Star 4700; 2013 Western Star 4700; 2014 Western Star 4700; 2015 Western Star 4700; 2016 Western Star 4700; 2017 Western Star 4700; 2018 Western Star 4700; 2008 Western Star 4900; 2009 Western Star 4900; 2010 Western Star 4900; 2011 Western Star 4900; 2012 Western Star 4900; 2013 Western Star 4900; 2014 Western Star 4900; 2015 Western Star 4900; 2016 Western Star 4900; 2017 Western Star 4900; 2018 Western Star 4900; 2008 Western Star 5700; 2009 Western Star 5700; 2010 Western Star 5700; 2011 Western Star 5700; 2012 Western Star 5700; 2013 Western Star 5700; 2014 Western Star 5700; 2015 Western Star 5700; 2016 Western Star 5700; 2017 Western Star 5700; 2018 Western Star 5700; 2008 Western Star 6900; 2009 Western Star 6900; 2010 Western Star 6900; 2011 Western Star 6900; 2012 Western Star 6900; 2013 Western Star 6900; 2014 Western Star 6900; 2015 Western Star 6900; 2016 Western Star 6900; 2017 Western Star 6900; 2018 Western Star 6900
Component: Exterior Lighting:brake Lights
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 438,255
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America, LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2008-2018 freightliner cascadia, western star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall is expected to begin January 25, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-756.
Recall 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.
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