Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
4700
Year
2018
Recall Campaign Number
17V452000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
If The Tow Hook Fails Without Warning During A Recovery Operation, The Sudden Release Of The Vehicle May Increase The Risk Of Injury.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20170522
End Of Manufacture
20170620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2483
Date Owners Notified
20170914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170717
Make Campaign Number
FL-742