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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 18V353000

2019 Western Star 5700 | 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Freightliner 108sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 4700 | 2017 Fccc Xcp | 2017 Fccc Xcm | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 Fccc Xcp | 2018 Fccc Xcp | 2018 Fccc Xcm | 2019 Fccc Xcr | 2018 Fccc Xcr — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper

Published June 1, 2018 · Recall initiated: May 29, 2018

Summary

NHTSA records recall 18V353000, published June 1, 2018 and initiated May 29, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2019 Western Star 5700 | 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Freightliner 108sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 4700 | 2017 Fccc Xcp | 2017 Fccc Xcm | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 Fccc Xcp | 2018 Fccc Xcp | 2018 Fccc Xcm | 2019 Fccc Xcr | 2018 Fccc Xcr — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper.

What's the hazard

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.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
5700
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2019 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2019 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2019 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2018 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2018 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2018 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2018 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 5700 | 2017 WESTERN STAR 4700 | 2017 FCCC XCP | 2017 FCCC XCM | 2017 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2019 FCCC XCP | 2018 FCCC XCP | 2018 FCCC XCM | 2019 FCCC XCR | 2018 FCCC XCR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2019 Western Star 5700 | 2019 Western Star 4900 | 2019 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Freightliner 108sd | 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 Western Star 4700 | 2018 Western Star 5700 | 2018 Freightliner 114sd | 2018 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Western Star 5700 | 2017 Western Star 4700 | 2017 Fccc Xcp | 2017 Fccc Xcm | 2017 Western Star 4900 | 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | 2019 Fccc Xcp | 2018 Fccc Xcp | 2018 Fccc Xcm | 2019 Fccc Xcr | 2018 Fccc Xcr — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V353000 on June 1, 2018. Reported hazard: 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 should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 5700.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)