The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·18V742000·Announced 2018-10-19

Freightliner Recalls 2017-2018 Cascadia Trucks Due to Brake Light Switch Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because brake lights may stay on after the pedal is released, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle) where the defect increases the risk of a crash, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The recall involves a defect in the brake light switch where the brake lights may remain activated even after the driver releases the brake pedal.

If the brake lights remain on while the vehicle is moving, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is actually slowing or stopping. This condition increases the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began on January 18, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
6,326

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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