CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES:SIDEWALL
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
- Risk
- Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL790.
- 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 Bridgestone tires in size 425/65R22.5 on these trucks may have sidewall steel body cords exposed. This can cause unexpected, rapid loss of air while the vehicle is in use.
Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to sudden changes in how the truck handles or any tire problems while driving.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the affected tires and replace them as needed at no charge. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, or you can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 (recall FL790). You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2019 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2019 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2019 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2019 |