Vehicle recall 18V742000 · October 19, 2018
2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia
The brakes lights on these vehicles may remain activated after the brake pedal is released.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brakes lights on these vehicles may remain activated after the brake pedal is released.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V742000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 19, 2018
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-799
- Owner notification
- January 18, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,326
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch; Exterior lighting › Brake lights
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Cascadia (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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