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2007 Freightliner MT-45 and Freightliner MT55 recall: switch

Freightliner LLC reported this safety recall on August 31, 2006. It covers about 3,300 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,300
reported
Aug 31, 2006
owners notified
Jan 24, 2007

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong
On certain walk-in vans, the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. The cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied.
Risk
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied. The cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied. Either condition may lead to a crash without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the switch with one having a lower application load rating free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 06V321000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 06V321000

Is there a recall on the 2007 Freightliner MT-45 and Freightliner MT55 switch?

Yes. Recall 06V321000, reported on August 31, 2006, covers about 3,300 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 06V321000?

Dealers will replace the switch with one having a lower application load rating free of charge. The recall began on january 24, 2007. Owners may contact freightliner at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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