2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 5700 | 2016 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 4700 | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 4700 | 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Western Star 4700 | 2014 Western Star 4700 | 2013 Western Star 4700 | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Western Star 6900 — Exterior lighting: brake lights
Published November 30, 2017 · Recall initiated: November 27, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V761000, published November 30, 2017 and initiated November 27, 2017. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 5700 | 2016 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 4700 | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 4700 | 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Western Star 4700 | 2014 Western Star 4700 | 2013 Western Star 4700 | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Western Star 6900 — Exterior lighting: brake lights.
What's the hazard
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 to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- CASCADIA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2018 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2016 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2016 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2016 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2016 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2015 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2014 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2013 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2008 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2009 WESTERN STAR 6900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 5700 | 2016 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 4700 | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2016 Western Star 4900 | 2016 Western Star 4700 | 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 Western Star 4700 | 2014 Western Star 4700 | 2013 Western Star 4700 | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | 2008 Freightliner Cascadia | 2009 Western Star 6900 — Exterior lighting: brake lights recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V761000 on November 30, 2017. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: CASCADIA.