Freightliner Cascadia Trucks Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Issues
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, potentially leading to reduced brake effectiveness.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that results in reduced brake effectiveness and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured between January 21, 2013, and May 10, 2013. These vehicles are equipped with Wabco Maxxus Brakes. The recall involves 106 affected units.
The defect involves brake caliper mounting bolts that may be incorrectly torqued. This can cause the bolts to loosen, preventing them from providing adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and the brake anchor plate. If the bolts loosen, the caliper may detach, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness and an increased risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owners may contact Daimler at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 106
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- CASCADIA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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