CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain specialty vehicles built on 2018 Freightliner XCR chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Farber will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
- 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
This recall covers certain specialty vehicles built on 2018 Freightliner XCR chassis that have air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been tightened enough during assembly, so they can loosen over time.
If the caliper bolts are loose, brake effectiveness can be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked.
Farber Specialty Vehicles will notify owners directly. Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect the vehicle and repair it as necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188, and can check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XCR | 2018 |
|---|