Recall
Freightliner Mt-45 — 06V321000
NHTSA ID
06V321000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mt-45
Years Affected
2007
Recall Date
2006-08-31
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Units Affected
3,300
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-479
Summary
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.
Consequence
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.
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.