CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Custom Chassis XC Chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
- Risk
- The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
- 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
On certain 2021 heavy trucks, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver-side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened. The loose bolt could cause the other caliper bolts to loosen as well. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not hold the brake caliper and anchor plate together with adequate clamping force, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Dealers will inspect the brake caliper bolts and repair them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and refer to recall number FL-873.
If you own one of the affected vehicles, contact an authorized dealer to have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the NHTSA website for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc XC-L | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Fccc XC-P | 2021 |
| Fccc XCM | 2021 |
| Fccc XCR | 2021 |
| Fccc XCS | 2021 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2021 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2021 |