FL790 – Tire Steel Cords may be Exposed – 2019 Freightliner & Western Star

2019 Freightliner M2

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V641 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components TIRES Potential Number of Units Affected 201   Tire Steel Cords may be Exposed Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western StarRead more

FL789 – Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs – 2017-2019 Freightliner & Western Star Trucks

Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V581 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Potential Number of Units Affected 4,500   Fuel Line may Burst if Filter Screen Clogs If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the … Read more

FL782 – Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration – 2012-2015 Freightliner & Western Star Trucks

Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V503 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 1,256   Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling … Read more

FL-772 – Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts – 2017-2019 Freightliner, Western Star, FCCC

Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V353 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 9,429   Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business … Read more

FL-773 – Front Brake Hose may Chafe – 2012-2019 Western Star 4900

Western Star 4900

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V351 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 581   Front Brake Hose may Chafe Front brake hose chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western StarRead more