Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V315000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V315000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2017 freightliner cascadia and western star 5700 trucks built with nfd tandem rear axles Includes 698 affected units, Tandem Axle Output Shaft may Fracture, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2017 freightliner cascadia and western star 5700 trucks built with nfd tandem rear axles

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017 freightliner cascadia and western star 5700 trucks built with nfd tandem rear axles. during the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify the owners, and detroit axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-738.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V315000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2017-05-11T00:00:00
Subject: Tandem axle output shaft may fracture
Component: Power Train
Potentially Affected Units: 698

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-738
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017 freightliner cascadia and western star 5700 trucks built with nfd tandem rear axles. during the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.
Consequence Summary: If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. additionally, large debris may land in the road. both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify the owners, and detroit axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. the recall began on july 7, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-738.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 76.5

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