NHTSA Recall 20V567000: Brake lights (exterior lighting)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 128,451 vehicles. It affects 2017–2021 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V567000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-863 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › BRAKE LIGHTS |
| Report received | February 16, 2022 |
| Owner notification | November 19, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Cascadia P4 vehicles. The brake lights may remain illuminated after the brake pedal has been released.
Safety risk
If the brake lights remain illuminated, drivers may be unaware when the truck is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V567000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.