Recall 20V567000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Defect in 2017-2021 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
RECALL This recall affects up to 128,451 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 20V567000 |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Vehicles Affected | 128,451 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
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