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Fccc, Freightliner, Western Star 2017–2019 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall

Recalled May 29, 2018 · NHTSA recall 18V353000 · Fccc

Hazard
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Units
8,741 units

Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

Product
Fccc 108SD · Fccc 114SD · Fccc 4700 · Fccc 4900 · Fccc 5700 · Fccc BUSINESS CLASS M2 · Fccc CASCADIA · Fccc S2C 106CAB · Fccc S2G · Fccc XBR · Fccc XBS · Fccc XCL · Fccc XCM · Fccc XCP · Fccc XCR · Fccc XCS · Fccc redundant S2G
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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