Service Brakes, Air:disc
NHTSA campaign 19V367000 · announced May 14, 2019 · filed by Daimler Trucks North America Llc · 253 units affected
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
What to do
DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2019 Fccc Xcl
- 2019 Fccc Xcm
- 2019 Fccc Xcr
- 2019 Fccc Xcs
- 2019 Freightliner 108sd
- 2019 Freightliner 114sd
- 2019 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class
- 2019 Western Star 5700
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.