| Vehicle | 
							2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 
							
								
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							| 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 | 
						 
						
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							| 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 | 
							
							
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,  INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT PITMAN
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, ABS WARNING LIGHT
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, HEADLIGHTS, BULBS
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,  ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, MODULATOR
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
							
							
  
							
								2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK, MODULATOR
							
							
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