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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V127000·Announced 2020-03-03

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2019-2020 Vehicles for Brake Caliper Bolt Issue

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2,585 2019-2020 trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be loose, 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 caliper mounting bolts) that reduces brake effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2,585 model year 2019-2020 vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The affected models include Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, and various Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) models.

The recall is due to brake caliper mounting bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened. Loose bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on May 1, 2020. Owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER, FCCC 4700, 5700, BUSINESS CLASS M2, XBR
Brand
WESTERN STAR
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
2,585

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 (14)

  • 4700
  • 5700
  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • XBR
  • XBS
  • S2
  • XCL
  • XBP
  • XCM
  • XCS
  • 114SD
  • XCR
  • 108SD
  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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