Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20180904
End Date Of Manufacturing
20190329
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
2585
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20200501
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date
20200303
Record Creation Date
20200304
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. 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 Summary
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Recall Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
