CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
- 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 2019 heavy-duty trucks and chassis equipped with air disc brakes may have brake caliper mounting bolts that were not tightened enough at the factory. Loose bolts can reduce how well the brakes work.
Weaker braking raises the risk of a crash, since the vehicle may take longer to stop than expected. Owners should treat this as a safety issue and not delay getting the vehicle checked.
The repair is free at an authorized Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) dealer, which will inspect and fix the brakes. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, and they should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XC-L | 2019 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XCM | 2019 |
| Fccc XCR | 2019 |
| Fccc XCS | 2019 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2019 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2019 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 |
| Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2019 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2019 |