Recall 18V742000: 2017–2018 Freightliner Cascadia

Report received

Oct 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

6,326vehicles

Model years

2017–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2017 Freightliner Cascadia9 complaints
• 2018 Freightliner Cascadia11 complaints