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2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 RECALL - #17V761000

RECALL FOR EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS

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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Manufactured between 3/27/2007 - 11/21/2017 Recalled on 11/30/2017 Influenced by Daimler Trucks North America LLC Owners Notified on 5/9/2018 # Affected 438,255 Recalled for EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS Description 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. Consequences 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. Corrective action 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. 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. See also 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EQUIPMENT 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, DISC, CALIPER 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL, FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, FUEL RAIL 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 Recall for TIRES