NHTSA Recall 17V759000
NHTSA Campaign Id 17V759000; Date: Nov. 27, 2017
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2018 Fccc S2c 106cab; 2018 Fccc S2G; 2018 Freightliner 108SD; 2018 Freightliner 114SD; 2018 Freightliner Cascadia; 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class; 2018 Western Star 4700; 2018 Western Star 4900; 2018 Western Star 5700
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 3,007
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks north America LLC (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, m2 business class vehicles, 2018 western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles, and 2018 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) s2c 106 chassis and s2g cab/chassis vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
How to Fix:
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on December 29, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is FL-758.
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: Dec 29, 2017
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