NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 17V315000
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Published May 16, 2017 · Recall initiated: May 11, 2017
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks built with NFD tandem rear axles. During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.
What to do
DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-738.
Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 5700
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2017 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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