Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD
— Recall Campaign #18V703000
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 5,534 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
18V703000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 05, 2018 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 18V703000 |
| Units affected: | 5,534 |
- Description:
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Consequeces:
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
- 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.
Affects the following:
- 2018 FCCC redundant S2G
- 2018-2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB
- 2019 FCCC S2G
- 2018-2019 FCCC XBS
- 2018-2019 FCCC XCL
- 2018-2019 FCCC XCM
- 2018-2019 FCCC XCP
- 2018-2019 FCCC XCR
- 2018-2019 FREIGHTLINER 108SD
- 2018-2019 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
- 2018-2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 2018-2019 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- 2018-2019 WESTERN STAR 4700
- 2018-2019 WESTERN STAR 4900
- 2018-2019 WESTERN STAR 5700