Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #13V403000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V403000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured january 21, 2013, through may 10, 2013; and equipped with wabco maxxus brakes Includes 106 affected units, Caliper Mounting Bolts, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured january 21, 2013, through may 10, 2013; and equipped with wabco maxxus brakes

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured january 21, 2013, through may 10, 2013; and equipped with wabco maxxus brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, which could result in the bolts loosening.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2013. owner's may contact daimler at 1-800-547-0712. daimler's recall number is fl-644.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V403000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2013-09-05T00:00:00
Subject: Caliper mounting bolts
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 106

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-644
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured january 21, 2013, through may 10, 2013; and equipped with wabco maxxus brakes. the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, which could result in the bolts loosening.
Consequence Summary: The bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in the caliper detaching and thus reduced brake effectiveness. reduced brake effectiveness increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on november 8, 2013. owner's may contact daimler at 1-800-547-0712. daimler's recall number is fl-644.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 94.34

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NHTSA ID: 13V403000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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