Daimler Recalls More Than 400,000 Trucks Over Potential Brake Light Issue
Daimler Trucks North America announced it is recalling 436,095 heavy-duty trucks over a potential brake-light-related issue that could fail to alert trailing motorists to a braking event.
The affected vehicles include 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadias andÌýWestern Star 4700, 4900, 5700 and 6900 models.
After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch on the trucks may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal, according to the company.
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.
DTNA will notify truck owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin Jan. 25.
Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA’s number for this recall is FL-756.
