Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model Of Vehicle
5700
Year
2017
Recall Campaign Number
17V315000
Component Description
Power Train:Axle Assembly
Effect Of Defect
If Output Shaft Fractures While Descending A Grade, The Compression Braking Will Be IneffeCTIve. Additionally, Large Debris May Land In The Road. Both Scenarios Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20160517
End Of Manufacture
20170425
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
698
Date Owners Notified
20170707
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170511
Make Campaign Number
FL-738