CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 heavy trucks with NFD tandem rear axles may have an axle output shaft that was made brittle during the hardening process. The shaft can fracture while the truck is in use.
If the shaft breaks while the truck is descending a grade, the engine compression braking will not work, and large debris may fall onto the road, both of which raise the risk of a crash. Owners should contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-738, and check their VIN for open recalls. The axle output shaft will be replaced free of charge at an authorized Detroit Axle dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Western Star 5700 | 2017 |