FL836 – Vent Windows May Detach – 2016-2020 Western Star 4900 & 5700

Western Star 4900

November 4, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V792000 Vent Windows May Detach If the vent window detaches while the vehicle is in motion, it can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V792 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components VISIBILITY Potential Number of Units Affected 2,725   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC … Read more

Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge – 2017-2020 Western Star 4900 & 5700

Western Star 5700

October 10, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V722000 Baggage/Sleeper Side Door May Separate from Hinge A baggage or sleeper side door that separates from the vehicle while in motion can cause road debris, increasing the risk of an injury or crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V722 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components STRUCTURE Potential Number of Units Affected 2,546   … Read more

FL816 – Brake Caliper Mounting Bolts – 2019 Freightliner, Western Star & FCCC

Daimler Trucks North America

May 14, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V367000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V367 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 253   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 … Read more

FL802 – DetroitTM Axle Steering Arm / Tie Rod Arm Capscrew Inspection – 2017-2019 Freightliner, Freightliner Custom Chassis & Western Star

Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V913 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components STEERING, SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 501   Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm and disconnect of the front wheels of the vehicle, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, … Read more

Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails – 2018-2019 Freightliner & Western Star

Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V903 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components POWER TRAIN Potential Number of Units Affected 6,795   Vehicle may Move after Clutch Component Fails Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western StarRead more