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.
If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia trucks because brake lights may stay on after the brake pedal is released. This can cause drivers to be unaware when the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing crash risk.
If the brake lights stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released, drivers may not know when the truck is slowing or stopping. This can lead to crashes because the driver might not react in time to avoid a collision.
Owners of 2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk if brake lights stay on after braking.
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.
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to get the free repair.
Dealers will replace the 3-pin brake pressure switch with a 2-pin switch and a jumper harness at no cost.
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.
The brake lights may stay illuminated after the brake pedal is released, causing drivers to be unaware when the truck is slowing or stopping, which increases crash risk.
Check if your 2020 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia has brake lights that stay on after releasing the brake pedal. The recall covers 2017-2021 models but the specific issue is reported for 2020 trucks.
Contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to get the free repair kit from dealers.
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 Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America 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.
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