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2012 WESTERN STAR 5700 Recall - Campaign #17V761000

 
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2012 WESTERN STAR 5700 RECALL - #17V761000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2012 WESTERN STAR 5700
Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Manufactured between 3/27/2007 - 11/21/2017
Recalled on 11/30/2017
Influenced by Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owners Notified on 5/9/2018
# Affected 438,255
Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
See also 2012 WESTERN STAR 5700 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS

2012 WESTERN STAR 5700 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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