Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #18V703000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V703000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting 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 Includes 5,534 affected units, Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V703000
Report Received Date: 2018-10-05T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 5,534

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-794
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 79.82

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NHTSA ID: 18V703000
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