2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2018 Freightliner 122sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 — Equipment
Published July 19, 2017 · Recall initiated: July 17, 2017
Summary
NHTSA records recall 17V452000, published July 19, 2017 and initiated July 17, 2017. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2018 Freightliner 122sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- M2 BUSINESS CLASS
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER M2 BUSINESS CLASS | 2018 FREIGHTLINER 122SD | 2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2018 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2018 WESTERN STAR 5700
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2018 Freightliner 122sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 17V452000 on July 19, 2017. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: M2 BUSINESS CLASS.