The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V703000·Announced 2018-10-05

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2018-2019 Models for Loose Brake Caliper Bolts

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2018-2019 Freightliner, Western Star, and FCCC trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be insufficiently tightened, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake system) that can reduce brake effectiveness and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 model year trucks, including Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, and Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 models. The recall also covers Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation (FCCC) S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, and XCR models. The defect involves brake caliper mounting bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened.

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. The recall began on December 3, 2018. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts free of charge.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, WESTERN STAR 114SD, XBS, XCM, XCP
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
5,534

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 (15)

  • 114SD
  • XBS
  • XCM
  • XCP
  • XCR
  • CASCADIA
  • XCL
  • redundant S2G
  • S2G
  • S2C 106CAB
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 108SD
  • 4900
  • 5700
  • 4700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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