Western Star 5700 (2018) – 17V761000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

WESTERN STAR

Model Of Vehicle

5700

Year

2018

Recall Campaign Number

17V761000

Component Description

Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights

Effect Of Defect

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.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America Llc

Start Of Manufacture

20070327

End Of Manufacture

20171121

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

438255

Date Owners Notified

20180509

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20171130

Make Campaign Number

FL-756

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard