2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Recall 139831

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2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Recall


NHTSA Recall #	139831
NHTSA Compaign #	17V761000
MFG Compaign #	FL-756
Manufacturer	Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Supplier	FREIGHTLINER
Brand	FREIGHTLINER
Model	CASCADIA
Model Year	2017
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Date of notification	09/05/18
Begin date of manufacuring	27/03/07
End date of manufacturing	21/11/17
Type of recall	V
Recall initiator	MFR
Report received	30/11/17
Report created	30/11/17
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FMV safety standard number
Estimated number of affected units	438255
Defect summary	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.
Consequence summary	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.
Corrective action	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 notes	Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153).

What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
What is Failure?
Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Recall

2017 Freightliner CASCADIA Exterior Lighting Brake Lights Recall

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