NHTSA Recall 17V315000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V315000; Date: May. 11, 2017
If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2017 Freightliner Cascadia; 2017 Western Star 5700
Component: Power Train:axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 698
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2017 freightliner cascadia and western star 5700 trucks built with nfd tandem rear axles. During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify the owners, and detroit axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-738.
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: Jul 7, 2017
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