FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2018) recall — Exterior Lighting
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with brake lights that may stay on after braking, causing crashes. Owners must contact DTNA for replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because brake lights can stay on after releasing the brake pedal. This could cause other drivers to think the truck is still moving when it's actually slowing down, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224918-freightliner-cascadia-2018-brake-lights-stay-on-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224918-freightliner-cascadia-2018-brake-lights-stay-on-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V742000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2018: Brake Lights Stay On Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224918-freightliner-cascadia-2018-brake-lights-stay-on-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V742000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V742000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake lights stay on after the brake pedal is released, making it appear the truck is still moving when it's actually slowing down. This can cause other drivers to not realize the truck is stopping, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of crashes due to brake lights staying on.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured in 2017 or 2018. The issue affects brake lights that stay on after releasing the brake pedal.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get the replacement brake light switch.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake lights on these trucks may stay on after releasing the brake pedal, causing other drivers to think the truck is still moving when it's actually slowing down.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Check if your Freightliner Cascadia was manufactured in 2017 or 2018. The issue affects brake lights that stay on after releasing the brake pedal.
What should I do if I have this truck?
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to get the replacement brake light switch.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V742000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V742000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V742000 (October 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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