Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #17V452000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 17V452000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 2018 freightliner cascadia, m2 business class, 114sd, and 122sd trucks, and western star 4700 and 5700 trucks Includes 2,483 affected units, Recovery Tow Hooks may Fail, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2018 freightliner cascadia, m2 business class, 114sd, and 122sd trucks, and western star 4700 and 5700 trucks

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner cascadia, m2 business class, 114sd, and 122sd trucks, and western star 4700 and 5700 trucks. these vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-742.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 17V452000
Report Received Date: 2017-07-17T00:00:00
Subject: Recovery tow hooks may fail
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 2,483

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-742
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner cascadia, m2 business class, 114sd, and 122sd trucks, and western star 4700 and 5700 trucks. these vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
Consequence Summary: If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. the recall began on september 14, 2017. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. dtna's number for this recall is fl-742.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 78.77

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NHTSA ID: 17V452000
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