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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 08V602📅 Nov 19, 2008

2005–2009 Freightliner B2 & 2005–2009 Freightliner S2 + 1 more recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling 15,686 my 2005 through 2009 fccc and thomas built school and transit buses manufactured between march 2005 and may 2008 equipped with a certain brake lamp air pressure switch. The contacts in the pressure switch for the low current brake lamp signal to the chassis ECU may have become contaminated by silicone during assembly causing insulating deposits to build up over time preventing the brake lamps from operating.

💥 The risk

Inoperative brake lamps would not provide a signal to following drivers that the brakes are applied and a crash may occur.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the pressure switch free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about march 18, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or thomas built buses at 1-336-889-4871.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
08V602000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-538
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
15,686
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 18, 2009
Built
Mar 1, 2005 – May 31, 2008
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall no. FL-538.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 08V602 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 08V602?

2005–2009 Freightliner B2 & 2005–2009 Freightliner S2 + 1 more. 15,686 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.