NHTSA recall 06V321000
Exterior lighting › Brake lights › Switch
Freightliner MT-45 and 1 more
Reported Aug 31, 20063,300 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER LLCMaker’s number FL-479Built Jun 8, 2005 – Nov 21, 2005
The defect
On certain walk-in vans, the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications. the cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied.
The risk
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied. the cruise control may not immediately deactivate when the service brakes are applied. either condition may lead to a crash without prior warning.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the switch with one having a lower application load rating free of charge. the recall began on january 24, 2007. owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.