Exterior lighting: brake lightsRecall 18V-742 · 2017–2018 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-742 covers 6,326 2017–2018 Freightliner Cascadia for a exterior lighting: brake lights problem, reported to NHTSA on October 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V742000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brakes lights on these vehicles may remain activated after the brake pedal is released.
The risk
If the brake lights remain activated, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake light switch. The recall began January 18, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-799.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 8, 2016 to June 30, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.