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2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700 and others recall: switch

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on November 27, 2017. It covers about 438,255 vehicles.

vehicles affected
438,255
reported
Nov 27, 2017
owners notified
May 9, 2018
related complaints
12

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V761000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 12 complaints about lights problems.

2015 Freightliner Cascadia2016 Freightliner Cascadia2017 Freightliner Cascadia2018 Freightliner Cascadia2015 Western Star 47002016 Western Star 47002017 Western Star 47002018 Western Star 47002015 Western Star 49002016 Western Star 49002017 Western Star 49002018 Western Star 4900

Questions about recall 17V761000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700 and others switch?

Yes. Recall 17V761000, reported on November 27, 2017, covers about 438,255 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V761000?

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.

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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