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VehicleNov 27, 2017438,255 affected

Freightliner / Western Star recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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.

The 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 began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V761000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
Nov 27, 2017
Owners notified
May 9, 2018
Vehicles or items affected
438,255
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Mar 27, 2007 to Nov 21, 2017
Part
Exterior lighting › Brake lights; Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Maker's own recall number
FL-756

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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