The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V452000·Announced 2017-07-17

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2018 Freightliner and Western Star Models for Tow Hook Defect

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,483 2018 Freightliner and Western Star trucks because their tow hooks may fail during recovery operations, increasing the risk of injury.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural component (tow hook) that may fail, posing a risk of injury during recovery operations. Per the rubric, this is classified as High (3) because it is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 model year Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, as well as Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. The recall involves a total of 2,483 vehicles.

The defect involves tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use. If a tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, replace them free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR M2 BUSINESS CLASS, 122SD, CASCADIA, 114SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,483

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 (6)

  • M2 BUSINESS CLASS
  • 122SD
  • CASCADIA
  • 114SD
  • 4700
  • 5700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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