The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V411000·Announced 2018-06-15

Freightliner Recalls 2018-2019 Cascadia Trucks Due to Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles because brake caliper mounting bolts may not be properly tightened, potentially leading to reduced braking performance.

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 could lead to caliper detachment and reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural vehicle defects.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been properly tightened during manufacturing. This issue could potentially result in the brake caliper detaching from the vehicle.

If the brake calipers detach, the vehicle would experience reduced braking performance, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on August 13, 2018. DTNA will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary at no charge to the owner.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-775. 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.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
18,105

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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