NHTSA Recall 21V018000
NHTSA Campaign Id 21V018000; Date: Jan. 20, 2021
the loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2021 Fccc XCL; 2021 Fccc XCM; 2021 Fccc XCP; 2021 Fccc XCR; 2021 Fccc XCS; 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2021 Freightliner Cascadia; 2021 Western Star 4700; 2021 Western Star 5700
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Affected Units:: 133
Recall Summary:
daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling 2021 western star 4700 and 5700, freightliner business class m2, cascadia, and custom chassis xc chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. on certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
How to Fix:
dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin march 19, 2021. owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. dtna's number for this recall is fl-873.
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.
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