NHTSA Recall 13V403000
NHTSA Campaign Id 13V403000; Date: Sep. 5, 2013
The bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in the caliper detaching and thus reduced brake effectiveness. Reduced brake effectiveness increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 106
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2014 freightliner cascadia trucks manufactured January 21, 2013, through may 10, 2013; and equipped with wabco maxxus brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, which could result in the bolts loosening.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owner's may contact daimler at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler's recall number is FL-644.
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Nov 8, 2013
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