Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #21V018000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 21V018000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 133 affected units, Caliper Mounting Bolt Not Tightened Properly, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling 2021 western star 4700 and 5700, freightliner business class m2, cascadia, and custom chassis xc chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. on certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 17, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-873.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 21V018000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2021-01-20T00:00:00

Subject: Caliper mounting bolt not tightened properly

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 133

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-873

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling 2021 western star 4700 and 5700, freightliner business class m2, cascadia, and custom chassis xc chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. on certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.

Consequence Summary: The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. the recall began march 17, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-873.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 78.2

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NHTSA ID: 21V018000

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