NHTSA Campaign 20V567000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Feb 16, 2022 · 128,451 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.
Consequence
If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 17, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-863.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2017 | 128,451 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2018 | 128,451 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2019 | 128,451 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2020 | 128,451 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2021 | 128,451 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V567000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.