Daimler Trucks North America – Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.


Report Received Date 10/05/2018
NHTSA ID 18V703000
Consequence Summary Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Recall Code FL-794
Potentially Affected 5534
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V703000)