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- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
- Risk
- A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.
- 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 heavy trucks have a front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combination that can cause high vibrations during braking. Over time, these vibrations can lead to early failure of the tie-rod tube, the part that connects the front wheels.
If the tie-rod fails, the front wheels can disconnect from each other, causing a loss of steering ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod at no charge. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America, or you can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL782. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 114SD | 2012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012201320142015 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2012201320142015 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2012201320142015 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2012201320142015 |