Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published February 16, 2022
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020: Brake lights stay on causing crash risk
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia trucks with brake lights that stay on after braking, risking crashes. Owners must contact DTNA for free repair.
“FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020: Brake lights stay on causing crash risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79573-freightliner-cascadia-2020-brake-lights-stay-on-causing-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #20V567000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V567000).
Daimler Trucks North America recalled 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia P4 vehicles due to brake lights that may remain illuminated after braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Feb. 16, 2022. Dealers will replace the brake pressure switch free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Freightliner Cascadia, 2017-2021
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712.
The hazard
If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Daimler Trucks North America has 273 other recalls on file since July 6, 2011. Recent similar recalls include a Freightliner FCCC fuel leak fire risk recall (Oct. 7, 2026), a Thomas Built SAF-T-LINER C2 headlight issue (Oct. 1, 2026), and a Freightliner Business Class M2 exhaust fire risk (Oct. 1, 2026). Other recent recalls of similar products include a Ford F-53 brake lights recall (March 17, 2026), another Ford F-53 brake lights recall (Jan. 21, 2026), and a Chrysler Ram 1500 parking light flicker recall (July 1, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia trucks with brake lights that stay on after releasing the brake pedal. The recall covers vehicles from 2017-2021, but the specific issue is reported for 2020 models.
Brand
Daimler Trucks North America
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to get the free repair.
Get repair kit
Dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin switch and a jumper harness at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 17, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-863.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
1Owner letters mailed
2NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
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 20V567000 — Daimler Trucks North America FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020: Brake lights stay on causing crash risk
Hello,
I own a FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2020: Brake lights stay on causing crash risk that is covered by recall 20V567000 from Daimler Trucks North America.
The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on November 17, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 21, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-863.
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.
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.
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