Campaign Number
18V353000
Make of Vehicle
WESTERN STAR
Model of Vehicle
5700
Year
2019
Make Campaign Number
FL-772
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Caliper
Defect Description
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.
Effect of Defect
If The Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts Loosen, Braking Performance May Be Reduced, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start of Manufacture
20170103
End of Manufacture
20171031
Type of Recall
V
Number Affected
9429
Date Owners Notified
20180904
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Date Report Received
20180529
Part Number
Federal MV Safety Standard