FL863 – Brake Lights Stay Illuminated After Pedal Release – 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia P4

Defect Information Report
(Section 573.6)
FL-863
Date of Submission: Sept 18, 2020
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
P.O. BOX 3849
Portland, Oregon 97208
Type of Report: X Safety Defect ⃝ Non-Compliance
Vehicle Information
Model Yr. Start: 2017 Model Yr. End: 2021
Make: Freightliner
Model: Cascadia P4
Production Dates: Begin: 03/08/2016
End: 01/03/2020
Descriptive Information:
Vehicles built with a certain pressure switch within the above referenced build dates.
Number potentially involved: 128,269 Estimated percentage involved with defect: 5%
Defect / Noncompliance Description
For this Defect/Noncompliance:
Describe the defect or noncompliance:
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of brake pedal.
If a noncompliance, provide the applicable FMVSS
Describe the safety risk:
Brake lights remaining on may prevent accurate communication to following vehicles. While the brakes lights are on, with additional service brake application, the intensity in brake lights would not change and would not signal to other motorists the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision:
In or about March 2019, DTNA received a single field report of brake lights remaining on after the brake pedal was released. As a result, DTNA reviewed relevant warranty rate data to assess the matter. DTNA’s analysis, given the information reasonably available, did not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about June 2019, DTNA received second field report of brake lights remaining on, along with complaints of the cruise control being rendered inoperative due to brake pressure switch malfunction. As a result, in or about July 2019, DTNA commenced an investigation of the matter. DTNA also communicated with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) during this time period regarding its investigation, including making verbal updates and presentations to ODI staff. During this time period, DTNA’s analysis, again given the information reasonably available, continued to not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about January 2020, DTNA’s investigation commenced an extensive warranty review. During the pendency of that warranty review, in or about February 2020, DTNA received two additional field reports of brake lights remaining due to brake pressure switch malfunction. Following its analysis, in or about March 2020, DTNA reasonably determined that there was no unreasonable risk to safety within the meaning of the Safety Act and applicable law. In or about May 2020 – July 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA analyzed failed switches for functional and durability testing. DTNA’s analysis identified that the pressure switch was mechanically operating as per standard operating requirements, and did not otherwise call into question DTNA’s analysis to date. In or about August – early September 2020, conducted a supplemental data review to check for the potential for late in the life failures. DTNA’s new data revealed that 24MIS and 36MIS failure rate was high. As a result, on September 14, 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA reasonably decided to conduct a voluntary recall as set forth in this report.
Identify the Remedy
Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement.
The subject 3-pin brake pressure switch on the affected vehicles will be replaced with 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness. Customer notification will be done by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Copies of the reimbursement plan will be submitted as a supplemental report when available.
Identify the Recall Schedule
Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected.
Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Owner Notification End Date: 11/16/2020
Manufacture’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-863
DTNA Representative;
Larissa Stoffels
Executive Manager, Vehicle Safety
Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Amended Defect Information Report
(Section 573.6)
FL-863
Date of Submission: November 1, 2021
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
P.O. BOX 3849
Portland, Oregon 97208
Type of Report: X Safety Defect ⃝ Non-Compliance
Vehicle Information
Model Yr. Start: 2017 Model Yr. End: 2021
Make: Freightliner
Model: Cascadia P4
Production Dates: Begin: 03/08/2016
End: 01/03/2020
Descriptive Information:
Vehicles built with a certain pressure switch within the above referenced build dates.
Number potentially involved: 128,269 Estimated percentage involved with defect: 5%
Defect / Noncompliance Description
For this Defect/Noncompliance:
Describe the defect or noncompliance:
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of brake pedal.
If a noncompliance, provide the applicable FMVSS
Describe the safety risk:
Brake lights remaining on may prevent accurate communication to following vehicles. While the brakes lights are on, with additional service brake application, the intensity in brake lights would not change and would not signal to other motorists the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
Supplier Identification:
Component Manufacturer:
Name: Honeywell
Address: 12484 Collection Center Dr
Chicago, IL 606930124
Country: Unites States
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision:
In or about March 2019, DTNA received a single field report of brake lights remaining on after the brake pedal was released. As a result, DTNA reviewed relevant warranty rate data to assess the matter. DTNA’s analysis, given the information reasonably available, did not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about June 2019, DTNA received second field report of brake lights remaining on, along with complaints of the cruise control being rendered inoperative due to brake pressure switch malfunction. As a result, in or about July 2019, DTNA commenced an investigation of the matter. DTNA also communicated with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) during this time period regarding its investigation, including making verbal updates and presentations to ODI staff. During this time period, DTNA’s analysis, again given the information reasonably available, continued to not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about January 2020, DTNA’s investigation commenced an extensive warranty review. During the pendency of that warranty review, in or about February 2020, DTNA received two additional field reports of brake lights remaining due to brake pressure switch malfunction. Following its analysis, in or about March 2020, DTNA reasonably determined that there was no unreasonable risk to safety within the meaning of the Safety Act and applicable law. In or about May 2020 – July 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA analyzed failed switches for functional and durability testing. DTNA’s analysis identified that the pressure switch was mechanically operating as per standard operating requirements, and did not otherwise call into question DTNA’s analysis to date. In or about August – early September 2020, conducted a supplemental data review to check for the potential for late in the life failures. DTNA’s new data revealed that 24MIS and 36MIS failure rate was high. As a result, on September 14, 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA reasonably decided to conduct a voluntary recall as set forth in this report. April 1, 2020, DTNA added supplier identification information. As DTNA informed NHTSA on June 10, 2021, DTNA anticipates sending the owner letters in September 2021 or December 2021, for the Detroit engine configurations and the Cummins engine configurations
respectively, based on the availability of parts. November 1, 2021, due to parts availability, the recall release has been delayed to launch in mid-November 2021.
Identify the Remedy
Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement.
The subject 3-pin brake pressure switch on the affected vehicles built with Detroit engines will be replaced with 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness. Furthermore, the subject 3-pin brake pressure switch on the affected vehicles built with Cummins engines will be replaced with 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness and a software installation. Customer notification will be done by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Copies of the reimbursement plan will be submitted as a supplemental report when available.
Identify the Recall Schedule
Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected.
Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2021
Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 09/30/2021 and 12/31/2021
Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2021
Planned Owner Notification End Date: 09/30/2021 and 12/31/2021
Manufacture’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-863
DTNA Representative;
Larissa Stoffels
Executive Manager, Vehicle Safety
Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Amended Defect Information Report
(Section 573.6)
FL-863
Date of Submission: June 17, 2021
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
P.O. BOX 3849
Portland, Oregon 97208
Type of Report: X Safety Defect ⃝ Non-Compliance
Vehicle Information
Model Yr. Start: 2017 Model Yr. End: 2021
Make: Freightliner
Model: Cascadia P4
Production Dates: Begin: 03/08/2016
End: 01/03/2020
Descriptive Information:
Vehicles built with a certain pressure switch within the above referenced build dates.
Number potentially involved: 128,269 Estimated percentage involved with defect: 5%
Defect / Noncompliance Description
For this Defect/Noncompliance:
Describe the defect or noncompliance:
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of brake pedal.
If a noncompliance, provide the applicable FMVSS
Describe the safety risk:
Brake lights remaining on may prevent accurate communication to following vehicles. While the brakes lights are on, with additional service brake application, the intensity in brake lights would not change and would not signal to other motorists the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
Supplier Identification:
Component Manufacturer:
Name: Honeywell
Address: 12484 Collection Center Dr
Chicago, IL 606930124
Country: Unites States
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision:
In or about March 2019, DTNA received a single field report of brake lights remaining on after the brake pedal was released. As a result, DTNA reviewed relevant warranty rate data to assess the matter. DTNA’s analysis, given the information reasonably available, did not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about June 2019, DTNA received second field report of brake lights remaining on, along with complaints of the cruise control being rendered inoperative due to brake pressure switch malfunction. As a result, in or about July 2019, DTNA commenced an investigation of the matter. DTNA also communicated with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) during this time period regarding its investigation, including making verbal updates and presentations to ODI staff. During this time period, DTNA’s analysis, again given the information reasonably available, continued to not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about January 2020, DTNA’s investigation commenced an extensive warranty review. During the pendency of that warranty review, in or about February 2020, DTNA received two additional field reports of brake lights remaining due to brake pressure switch malfunction. Following its analysis, in or about March 2020, DTNA reasonably determined that there was no unreasonable risk to safety within the meaning of the Safety Act and applicable law. In or about May 2020 – July 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA analyzed failed switches for functional and durability testing. DTNA’s analysis identified that the pressure switch was mechanically operating as per standard operating requirements, and did not otherwise call into question DTNA’s analysis to date. In or about August – early September 2020, conducted a supplemental data review to check for the potential for late in the life failures. DTNA’s new data revealed that 24MIS and 36MIS failure rate was high. As a result, on September 14, 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA reasonably decided to conduct a voluntary recall as set forth in this report. April 1, 2020, DTNA added supplier identification information. As DTNA informed NHTSA on June 10, 2021, DTNA anticipates sending the owner letters in September
2021 or December 2021, for the Detroit engine configurations and the Cummins engine configurations respectively, based on the availability of parts.
Identify the Remedy
Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement.
The subject 3-pin brake pressure switch on the affected vehicles built with Detroit engines will be replaced with 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness. Furthermore, the subject 3-pin brake pressure switch on the affected vehicles built with Cummins engines will be replaced with 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness and a software installation. Customer notification will be done by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Copies of the reimbursement plan will be submitted as a supplemental report when available.
Identify the Recall Schedule
Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected.
Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 09/30/2021 and 12/31/2021
Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Owner Notification End Date: 09/30/2021 and 12/31/2021
Manufacture’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-863
DTNA Representative;
Larissa Stoffels
Executive Manager, Vehicle Safety
Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Amended Defect Information Report
(Section 573.6)
FL-863
Date of Submission: April 6, 2020
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
P.O. BOX 3849
Portland, Oregon 97208
Type of Report: X Safety Defect ⃝ Non-Compliance
Vehicle Information
Model Yr. Start: 2017 Model Yr. End: 2021
Make: Freightliner
Model: Cascadia P4
Production Dates: Begin: 03/08/2016
End: 01/03/2020
Descriptive Information:
Vehicles built with a certain pressure switch within the above referenced build dates.
Number potentially involved: 128,269 Estimated percentage involved with defect: 5%
Defect / Noncompliance Description
For this Defect/Noncompliance:
Describe the defect or noncompliance:
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of brake pedal.
If a noncompliance, provide the applicable FMVSS
Describe the safety risk:
Brake lights remaining on may prevent accurate communication to following vehicles. While the brakes lights are on, with additional service brake application, the intensity in brake lights would not change and would not signal to other motorists the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
Supplier Identification:
Component Manufacturer:
Name: Honeywell
Address: 12484 Collection Center Dr
Chicago, IL 606930124
Country: Unites States
Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination
Provide the chronology of events leading up to the defect decision or test data for the noncompliance decision:
In or about March 2019, DTNA received a single field report of brake lights remaining on after the brake pedal was released. As a result, DTNA reviewed relevant warranty rate data to assess the matter. DTNA’s analysis, given the information reasonably available, did not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about June 2019, DTNA received second field report of brake lights remaining on, along with complaints of the cruise control being rendered inoperative due to brake pressure switch malfunction. As a result, in or about July 2019, DTNA commenced an investigation of the matter. DTNA also communicated with NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) during this time period regarding its investigation, including making verbal updates and presentations to ODI staff. During this time period, DTNA’s analysis, again given the information reasonably available, continued to not indicate an unreasonable risk to safety. In or about January 2020, DTNA’s investigation commenced an extensive warranty review. During the pendency of that warranty review, in or about February 2020, DTNA received two additional field reports of brake lights remaining due to brake pressure switch malfunction. Following its analysis, in or about March 2020, DTNA reasonably determined that there was no unreasonable risk to safety within the meaning of the Safety Act and applicable law. In or about May 2020 – July 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA analyzed failed switches for functional and durability testing. DTNA’s analysis identified that the pressure switch was mechanically operating as per standard operating requirements, and did not otherwise call into question DTNA’s analysis to date. In or about August – early September 2020, conducted a supplemental data review to check for the potential for late in the life failures. DTNA’s new data revealed that 24MIS and 36MIS failure rate was high. As a result, on September 14, 2020, out of an abundance of caution, DTNA reasonably decided to conduct a voluntary recall as set forth in this report. April 1, 2020, DTNA added supplier identification information.
Identify the Remedy
Describe the defect/noncompliance remedy program, including the manufacture’s plan for reimbursement.
The subject 3-pin brake pressure switch on the affected vehicles will be replaced with 2-pin brake pressure switch along with a jumper harness. Customer notification will be done by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected. Copies of the reimbursement plan will be submitted as a supplemental report when available.
Identify the Recall Schedule
Describe the recall schedule for notifications:
Customer notification will be made by first class mail using Daimler Trucks North America records to determine the customers affected.
Planned Dealer Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Dealer Notification End Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Owner Notification Begin Date: 11/16/2020
Planned Owner Notification End Date: 11/16/2020
Manufacture’s identification code for this recall (if applicable): FL-863
DTNA Representative;
Larissa Stoffels
Executive Manager, Vehicle Safety
Compliance and Regulatory Affairs

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Daimler Trucks
North America LLC
November 2020
FL863
Interim Recall Notice
NHTSA #20V-567
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
See enclosed VIN list
Subject: Freightliner Cascadia Brake Light Illumination
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on specific Model Year 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured March 8, 2016, through January 3, 2020, and equipped with a certain pressure switch.
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of the brake pedal, which may prevent accurate communication to following vehicles. While the brake lights are on, with additional service brake application, the intensity of brake lights would not change and would not signal to other motorist the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
This is the first of two notices you will receive regarding this subject. This letter is to inform you of an upcoming Recall to correct the issue noted above. Daimler Trucks is currently validating the repair. There is no action for you to take at this time.
The second notice will inform you when the final remedy is available. When you receive the second notice, please contact your authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealer to schedule the Recall for your vehicle.
If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number(s) which appears on the Recall Notification, please return the notification to the Warranty Campaigns Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. If you have leased this vehicle, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are a subsequent stage manufacturer, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to your distributors and retail outlets within five working days.
If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. For other concerns, you may contact the Customer Assistance Center at (800) 385-4357. If you are not able to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety.
WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT
Enclosure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Warranty Campaigns Department
P.O. Box 4090
Portland, OR 97208-4090
800.547.0712 Phone

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Daimler Trucks
North America LLC
November 2021
INT FL863-01
Interim Repair Recall Notice
NHTSA #20V-567
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
See enclosed VIN list
Subject: Freightliner Cascadia Brake Light Illumination
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on specific Model Year 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured March 8, 2016, through January 3, 2020, and equipped with a certain pressure switch.
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of the brake pedal, which may prevent accurate communication to following vehicles, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
The final repair on Cummins engines requires a software update that is currently in development. In the interim, the
3-pin brake pressure switch will be replaced with a new 3-pin brake pressure switch. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities. Please contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealer to arrange to have this repair performed and to ensure that parts are available at the dealership. To locate an authorized dealer, search online at www.Daimler-TrucksNorth America.com / Contact (scroll to the bottom) / Locate a Dealer (scroll to the bottom). This repair will take approximately one hour and will be performed at no charge to you. You may also confirm your vehicle’s involvement in this recall at this URL: https://dtna-dlrinfo.prd.freightliner.com:48518/VinLookup/vin-module/getVinLookupPage.
A third notice will inform you when the final remedy is available. When you receive the third notice, please contact your authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealer to schedule the final Recall for your vehicle. All vehicles that have the interim repair performed will also require the final repair.
If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number(s) which appears on the Recall Notification, please return the notification to the Warranty Campaigns Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. If you have leased this vehicle, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are a subsequent stage manufacturer, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to your distributors and retail outlets within five working days.
If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. For other concerns, you may contact the Customer Assistance Center at (800) 385-4357. If you are not able to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety.
WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT
Enclosure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Warranty Campaigns Department
P.O. Box 4090
Portland, OR 97208-4090
800.547.0712 Phone

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Daimler Trucks North America LLC
REF #:
ICI20-036
Effective:
11/13/2020
Release:
11/13/2020
SUBJECT:
FL863 – Interim Recall Notice
This letter is to inform you that an interim recall notice is being sent to affected customers for recall FL863 ~ Freightliner Cascadia Brake Light Illumination. The interim notices will be mailed approximately 11/12/2020. A copy follows for your reference.
This notice is for your information only. There is no action for customers or dealers to take. If customers inquire, please refer them to the interim notice.
If you have questions or need further information, contact the Warranty Campaigns Department by submitting an inquiry through the WSC Link on DTNAConnect.
WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 4090
800-547-0712
Portland, Oregon 97208-4090
ATTENTION: Dealer Principal, Warranty Manager, Service Manager, Parts Manager
Freightliner Dealers – U.S. and Canada
Western Star and Sterling Dealers – U.S. and Canada
FCCC Dealers – U.S. and Canada
Direct Warranty Customers – U.S. and Canada
If you have questions about this Letter, please submit your inquiry on the Web using the WSC Link on DTNAConnect
Daimler Trucks
North America LLC
November 2020
FL863
Interim Recall Notice
NHTSA #20V-567
IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL
See enclosed VIN list
Subject: Freightliner Cascadia Brake Light Illumination
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division, has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists on specific Model Year 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles manufactured March 8, 2016, through January 3, 2020, and equipped with a certain pressure switch.
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of the brake pedal, which may prevent accurate communication to following vehicles. While the brake lights are on, with additional service brake application, the intensity of brake lights would not change and would not signal to other motorist the intent of the driver to slow the vehicle, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
This is the first of two notices you will receive regarding this subject. This letter is to inform you of an upcoming Recall to correct the issue noted above. Daimler Trucks is currently validating the repair. There is no action for you to take at this time.
The second notice will inform you when the final remedy is available. When you receive the second notice, please contact your authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealer to schedule the Recall for your vehicle.
If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number(s) which appears on the Recall Notification, please return the notification to the Warranty Campaigns Department with any information you can furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. If you have leased this vehicle, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are a subsequent stage manufacturer, Federal law requires that you forward this notice to your distributors and retail outlets within five working days.
If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. For other concerns, you may contact the Customer Assistance Center at (800) 385-4357. If you are not able to have the defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle safety.
WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT
Enclosure
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Warranty Campaigns Department
P.O. Box 4090
Portland, OR 97208-4090
800.547.0712 Phone

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Models Affected: Specific model year 2017-2021 Freightliner
Cascadia vehicles manufactured March 8, 2016, through
January 3, 2020, and equipped with a certain brake light pressure
switch.
General Information
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division, has decided that a
defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on the vehicles mentioned above.
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of the brake pedal, presenting inaccurate
information to vehicles which are following, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
Vehicles in FL863A are built with Detroit engines and will have the 3-pin switch replaced with a 2-pin switch and
a jumper harness. This is the final repair and a sticker must be placed in the door upon completion.
Vehicles in INT FL863-01 are built with Cummins engines and will have a 3-pin switch replaced with a new
3-pin switch as an interim repair; DO NOT place a sticker in the door. Please create a draft claim for the
campaign as early as possible and file the INT FL863-01 recall claim immediately after completion of
work. Owners in INT FL863-01 will receive a final notice when the final repair for Cummins engines is available.
There are approximately 145,444 vehicles involved in this campaign.
Additional Repairs
Dealers must complete all outstanding Recall and Field Service campaigns prior to the sale or delivery of a
vehicle. A Dealer will be liable for any progressive damage that results from its failure to complete campaigns
before sale or delivery of a vehicle.
Owners may be liable for any progressive damage that results from failure to complete campaigns within a
reasonable time after receiving notification.
Work Instructions
Please refer to the attached work instructions. Prior to performing the Final FL863 campaign, check the vehicle
for a completion sticker (Form WAR260). Prior to performing the INT FL863 check the OWL Coverage screen
for completion.
Replacement Parts
Replacement parts are now available and can be obtained by ordering the part number(s) listed below from
your facing Parts Distribution Center.
If our records show your dealership has ordered any vehicle(s) involved in campaign number FL863, a list of
the customers and vehicle identification numbers will be available on DTNAConnect. Please refer to this list
when ordering parts for this recall.
Daimler Trucks
North America LLC Recall Campaign
November 2021
FL863A (Final)
INT FL863-01 (Interim)
NHTSA #20V-567
Transport Canada #2020-444
Page 1
Subject: Freightliner Cascadia Brake Light Illumination
Campaign
Number Part Description Part Number Qty.
FL863A
(Final)
2-PIN BRAKE LIGHT PRESSURE SWITCH 12-27919-000
JUMPER HARNESS A66-23212-000 1 ea
BLANK COMPLETION STICKER WAR260
INT FL863-01
(Interim)
3-PIN BRAKE LIGHT PRESSURE SWITCH 12-26773-000 1 ea
Table 1
Removed Parts
U.S. and Canadian Dealers, please follow Warranty Failed Parts Tracking shipping instructions for the
disposition of all removed parts. Export distributors, please destroy removed parts unless otherwise advised.
Labor Allowance
Table 2 – Labor Allowance
Campaign
Number Procedure Time Allowed
(hours) SRT Code Corrective Action
FL863A
Replace brake light pressure switch,
install jumper harness
(Detroit engines)
0.4 996-R115A 12-Repair Recall/Campaign
INT FL863-01
Replace brake light pressure switch
(Cummins engines)
0.3 996-R115B 12-Repair Recall/Campaign
Table 2
When Final Recall FL863A has been completed, locate the base completion label in the appropriate location
on the vehicle, and attach the red completion sticker. (Form WAR260). If the vehicle does not have a base
completion label, clean a spot on the appropriate location of the vehicle and first attach the base completion
label (Form WAR259). Write the recall number on a blank sticker and attach it to the base completion label.
IMPORTANT: When Interim Recall INT FL863-01 has been completed, DO NOT place a sticker in the door.
Please create a draft claim for the campaign as early as possible and file the INT FL863-01 recall claim
immediately after completion of work.
Claims for Credit
You will be reimbursed for your parts, labor, and handling (landed cost for Export Distributors) by submitting
your claim through the Warranty system within 30 days of completing this campaign. Please reference the
following information in OWL:
IMPORTANT: When Interim Recall INT FL863-01 has been completed,DO NOT place a sticker in the door.
Please create a draft claim for the campaign as early as possible and file the INT FL863-01 recall claim
immediately after completion of work.
• Claim type is Recall Campaign.
• In the Campaign field, enter the appropriate campaign number. (FL863-A or INT FL863-01).
• In the Primary Failed Part Number field, enter 25-FL863-000.
• In the Parts field, enter the appropriate part number(s) as shown in the Replacement Parts Table.
• In the Labor field, first enter the appropriate SRT from the Labor Allowance Table. Administrative time will
be included automatically as SRT 939-6010A for 0.3 hours.
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Table 1 – Replacement Parts for FL863A
• The VMRS Component Code is F99-999-005 and the Cause Code is A1 – Campaign.
• U.S. and Canada — Reimbursement for Prior Repairs. When a customer asks about reimbursement,
please do the following:
• Accept the documentation of the previous repair.
• Make a brief check of the customer’s paperwork to see if the repair may be eligible for reimbursement.
(See the “Copy of Owner Letter” section of this bulletin for reimbursement guidelines.)
• Submit an OWL Recall Pre-Approval Request for a decision.
• Include the approved amount on your claim in the Other Charges section.
• Attach the documentation to the pre-approval request.
• If approved, submit a based on claim for the pre-approval.
• Reimburse the customer the appropriate amount.
OWL must be viewed prior to performing the recall to ensure the vehicle is involved and the campaign has not
been previously completed. Vehicles in FL863A, check for a completion sticker prior to beginning work.
IMPORTANT: No sticker is attached when completing INT FL863-01. Please create a draft claim for the
campaign as early as possible and file the INT FL863-01 recall claim immediately after completion of
work.
U.S. and Canadian dealers, contact the Warranty Campaigns Department via Web inquiry at
DTNAConnect.com / WSC, if you have any questions or need additional information. Export distributors, submit
a Web inquiry or contact your International Service Manager.
U.S. and Canadian Dealers: To return excess kit inventory related to this campaign, U.S. dealers must submit a
Parts Authorization Return (PAR) to the Memphis PDC. Canadian dealers must submit a PAR to their facing
PDC. All kits must be in resalable condition. PAR requests must include the original purchase invoice number.
Export Distributors: Excess inventory is not returnable.
The letter notifying U.S. and Canadian vehicle owners is included for your reference.
Please note that the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended (Title 49, United States Code,
Chapter 301), requires the owner’s vehicle(s) be corrected within a reasonable time after parts are available to
you. The Act states that failure to repair a vehicle within 60 days after tender for repair shall be prima facie
evidence of an unreasonable time. However, circumstances of a particular situation may reduce the 60 day
period. Failure to repair a vehicle within a reasonable time can result in either the obligation to (a) replace the
vehicle with an identical or reasonably equivalent vehicle, without charge, or (b) refund the purchase price in
full, less a reasonable allowance for depreciation. The Act further prohibits dealers from selling a vehicle unless
all outstanding recalls are performed. Any lessor is required to send a copy of the recall notification to the
lessee within 10 days. Any subsequent stage manufacturer is required to forward this notice to its distributors
and retail outlets within five working days.
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Copy of Notice to Owners
For the Notice to U.S. Customers: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor
Vehicle Safety Act. For the Notice to Canadian Customers: This notice is sent to you in accordance with the
requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may contain a defect that
could affect the safety of a person.
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA), on behalf of its Freightliner Trucks Division, has decided that a
defect that relates to motor vehicle safety exists on specific model year 2017-2021 Freightliner Cascadia
vehicles manufactured March 8, 2016, through January 3, 2020, and equipped with a certain brake light
pressure switch.
On certain vehicles, the brake lights may remain on after release of the brake pedal, presenting inaccurate
information to vehicles which are following, potentially leading to an increased risk of a crash.
For the owners in FL863A: Vehicles in FL863A are built with Detroit engines and will have the 3-pin brake
pressure switch replaced with a 2-pin brake pressure switch and jumper harness. This is the FINAL repair.
Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities.
For the owners in INT FL863-01: Vehicles in INT FL863-01 are built with Cummins engines and will have the
3-pin brake pressure switch replaced with a new 3-pin brake pressure switch. This is an INTERIM repair.
Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities. Owners in
INT FL863-01 will receive a final notice when the final repair for Cummins engines is available.
Please contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America dealer to arrange to have the Recall performed and
to ensure that parts are available at the dealership. To locate an authorized dealer, search online at
www.Daimler-TrucksNorthAmerica.com. On the menu tab, select “Contact,” scroll down to “Find a Dealer,” and
select the appropriate brand. The Recall will take approximately one hour and will be performed at no charge to
you. You may also confirm your vehicle’s involvement in this recall at this
URL: https://dtna-dlrinfo.prd.freightliner.com:48518/VinLookup/vin-module/getVinLookupPage
You may be liable for any progressive damage that results from your failure to complete the Recall within a
reasonable time after receiving notification.
If you do not own the vehicle that corresponds to the identification number(s) which appears on the Recall
Notification, please return the notification to the Warranty Campaigns Department with any information you can
furnish that will assist us in locating the present owner. If you have leased this vehicle, Federal law requires that
you forward this notice to the lessee within 10 days. If you are a subsequent stage manufacturer, Federal law
requires that you forward this notice to your distributors and retail outlets within five working days. If you have
paid to have this recall condition corrected prior to this notice, you may be eligible to receive reimbursement.
Please see the reverse side of this notice for details.
If you have questions about this Recall, please contact the Warranty Campaigns Department at (800) 547-0712,
7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday, e-mail address
DTNA.Warranty.Campaigns@Daimler.com. For the Notice to U.S. Customers: If you are not able to have the
defect remedied without charge and within a reasonable time, you may wish to submit a complaint to the
Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE., Washington, DC
20590; or call the Vehicle Safety Hotline at (888) 327-4236 (TTY: 800-424-9153); or to http://www.safercar.gov.
For the Notice to Canadian Customers: If you wish to submit a complaint about this recall, you can contact
Transport Canada road safety, 80 rue Noel, Gatineau, Quebec J8Z 0A1 or call (800) 333-0510.
We regret any inconvenience this action may cause but feel certain you understand our interest in motor vehicle
safety.
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Subject: Freightliner Cascadia Brake Light Illumination
WARRANTY CAMPAIGNS DEPARTMENT
Enclosure
Reimbursement to Customers for Repairs
Performed Prior to Recall
If you have already paid to have this recall condition corrected you may be eligible to receive reimbursement.
Requests for reimbursement may include parts and labor. Reimbursement may be limited to the amount the
repair would have cost if completed by an authorized Daimler Trucks North America LLC dealer. The following
documentation must be presented to your dealer for consideration for reimbursement.
Please provide original or clear copies of all receipts, invoices, and repair orders that show:
• The name and address of the person who paid for the repair
• The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) of the vehicle that was repaired
• What problem occurred, what repair was done, when the repair was done
• Who repaired the vehicle
• The total cost of the repair expense that is being claimed
• Proof of payment for the repair (such as the front and back of a cancelled check or a credit card receipt)
Reimbursement will be made by check from your Daimler Trucks North America LLC dealer.
Please speak with your Daimler Trucks North America LLC authorized dealer concerning this matter.
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Work Instructions
Models Affected: Specific model year 2017-2021 Freightliner
Cascadia vehicles manufactured March 8, 2016, through
January 3, 2020, and equipped with a certain brake light pressure
switch.
Vehicles in FL863A will have the 3-pin switch replaced with a 2-pin switch and a jumper harness. This is the
final repair and a sticker must be placed in the door upon completion.
Vehicles in INT FL863-01 will have a 3-pin switch replaced with a new 3-pin switch as an interim repair; DO
NOT place a sticker in the door. Please create a draft claim for the campaign as early as possible and
file the INT FL863-01 recall claim immediately after completion of work.
Pressure Switch Replacement
1. For vehicles in FL863A, check the base label (Form WAR259) for a completion sticker (Form WAR260) indicating
this work has been done. The base label is usually located on the passenger side door, about
12inches (30cm) below the door latch. If a sticker is present, no work is needed. If there is no sticker, proceed
with the next step.
For vehicles in INT FL863-01, please check the OWL coverage screen indicating this work has been
completed.
2. Park the vehicle, apply the parking brakes, and shut down the engine. Chock the tires.
3. Remove the lower steering column and throttle cover dash panels. If instructions are needed, see the New
Cascadia Workshop Manual Section 60.06.100 Dash Panels Removal and Installation.
NOTE: Depending on the vehicle build date, the 3-pin brake light pressure switch may be in one of two locations
on the pass-through switch manifold. See Fig. 1.
4. Disconnect and remove the 3-pin brake light pressure switch.
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1. Initial 3-Pin Brake Pressure Switch Location
2. Alternate 3-Pin Brake Pressure Switch Location
Fig. 1, Possible 3-Pin Brake Light Pressure Switch
Locations
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5. Install the new pressure switch.
Vehicles in FL863A, continue to next step.
Vehicles in INT FL863-01, go to step 5.3.
5.1 Install the 2-pin pressure switch on vehicles in FL863A. Torque the switch 7 to 9 lbf·ft (9.5 to 12 N.m)
See Fig. 2.
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Fig. 2, Tightening the Brake Light Pressure Switch
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5.3 Install the new 3-pin pressure switch on vehicles in INT FL863-01. Torque the switch 7 to 9 lbf·ft
(9.5 to 12 N·m). See Fig. 2. Then reconnect the existing connector.
6. Install the lower steering column and throttle cover dash panels. If instructions are needed, see the New
Cascadia Workshop Manual Section 60.06.100 Dash Panels Removal and Installation.
7. Vehicles in INT FL863-01, DO NOT place a sticker in the door. File the INT FL863-01 recall claim immediately
after completion of work.
Vehicles in FL863A, clean a spot on the base label (Form WAR259). Write the recall number, FL863-A, on
a blank red completion sticker (Form WAR260), and attach it to the base label to indicate this recall has
been completed.
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Fig. 3, Jumper Harness
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Fig. 4, Jumper Harness Connected to Cab Harness
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5.2 Install the jumper harness (see Fig. 3) onto the dash connector (see Fig. 4) and then connect it to
the new 2-pin brake light pressure switch. Continue to step 6.