Daimler Trucks

FL794A-V – Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts – 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager, Mainstreet, & Steetcar Trackless Trolley Buses

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Hometown Trolley Villager

January 11, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V029000 Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V029 Manufacturer Double K Inc. Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 5   Summary Double K Inc. (Double K) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Hometown Trolley Villager, … Read more

FL802 – Detroit Axle Steering Arm / Tie Rod Arm Capscrew Inspection – 2018-2019 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, C2, & EFX School Buses

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Saf-T-Liner C2

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V914 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components STEERING, SUSPENSION Potential Number of Units Affected 73   Steering and Tie Rod Arm Bolts may be Loose Loose tie rod arm bolts may lead to separation of the tie rod arm, affecting vehicle steering, and increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America … Read more

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

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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

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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 Star … Read more

FL799 – Brake Lights Remain Activated After Pedal Release – 2017-2018 Freightliner Cascadia

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Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V742 Manufacturer Daimler Trucks North America LLC Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 6,326   Brake Lights Remain Activated After Pedal Release If the brake lights remain activated, other drivers may be unaware that the vehicle is actually slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) … Read more