Freightliner Cascadia (2017-2018): Exterior lighting
Recall 18V742000 · Oct 19, 2018 · Daimler Trucks North America LLC
6,326
vehicles affected
6,326
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V742000
- Date
- Oct 19, 2018
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Units affected
- 6,326
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Exterior lighting > Brake lights > Switch; Exterior lighting > Brake lights
- Model years
- 2017-2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2017-2018 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V742000?
1 model: Freightliner Cascadia (2017-2018), about 6,326 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V742000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.