CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
- 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
Some 2018 Freightliner and Freightliner Custom Chassis trucks may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory. If these bolts are loose, the brakes may not work as well as they should, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will check the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), and you can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with questions about this recall, referencing recall number FL-794. The recall began December 3, 2018.
If you own one of these vehicles, check your VIN for open recalls and schedule the inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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