15 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, m2 business class vehicles, 2018 western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles, and 2018 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) s2c 106 chassis and s2g cab/chassis vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
Consequence
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-758.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2017-11-29
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, cascadia, m2 business class vehicles, 2018 western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles, and 2018 freightliner custom chassis (fcc) s2c 106 chassis and s2g cab/chassis vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.
Consequence
If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the bolts, replacing them as needed, free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2017. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-758.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2019-01-30
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, business class m2, western star 4700, 4900, and 5700 vehicles, equipped with certain eaton eca heavy-duty truck clutches. An internal component in the clutch assembly may fail, possibly resulting in unintended vehicle movement.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the software, and repair any physical components, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on february 16, 2019. The recall began july 31, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-803.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Posted on: 2018-08-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, columbia, coronado, and business class m2 vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began october 5, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-783.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2019-05-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2004-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, columbia, classic, fl80, fld 120sd, business class m2, western star 4700, 4900, 6900, sterling acterra, l7500, lt7500, l8500, lt8500, l9500, and lt9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 12, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-815.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
Posted on: 2019-05-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2004-2019 freightliner 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, cascadia, columbia, classic, fl80, fld 120sd, business class m2, western star 4700, 4900, 6900, sterling acterra, l7500, lt7500, l8500, lt8500, l9500, and lt9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, air brake systems.
Consequence
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on july 12, 2019. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-815.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #7 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Posted on: 2020-08-31
Description
Fontaine modification (fontaine) is recalling certain 2016-2020 autohaulers built on freightliner 114sd chassis. Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
Consequence
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the cable cannot be damaged, free of charge. The recall began november 4, 2020. Owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #8 - STRUCTURE
Posted on: 2020-08-31
Description
Fontaine modification (fontaine) is recalling certain 2016-2020 autohaulers built on freightliner 114sd chassis. Movement of the cab during operation may cause the battery cable to contact the bottom of the cab, possibly damaging the cable.
Consequence
Damage to the cable can result in an electrical short, increasing the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Fontaine will notify owners, and dealers will ensure that the cable cannot be damaged, free of charge. The recall began november 4, 2020. Owners may contact fontaine customer service at 1-800-366-8246.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #9 - POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2020-10-19
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2019 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd and 122sd and western star 4700, 4900 and 5700 vehicles. An internal component within the clutch assembly may fail, which in certain circumstances could allow the vehicle to move unexpectedly.
Consequence
Unintended vehicle movement van increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will update the software and replace the clutches, free of charge. Dtna issued owners an interim notification on december 7, 2020. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 28, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-865.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #10 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Posted on: 2020-09-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner 114sd, 108sd, and business class m2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-860.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #11 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Posted on: 2020-09-01
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner 114sd, 108sd, and business class m2 vehicles. The engine harness wires may chafe at various locations around the air compressor and the frame rail. The damaged wires may short causing the engine to stall without any prior warning.
Consequence
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for adequate harness clearance and verify that the harness has not been damaged. Vehicles with a damaged harness will receive a new harness that consists of a severe duty wrapping and additional hardware. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began october 28, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-860.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #12 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner custom chass xc chassis, 108sd, custom chass xb chassis, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-886.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #13 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Posted on: 2021-05-10
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2018-2021 freightliner custom chass xc chassis, 108sd, custom chass xb chassis, business class m2, 114sd, and western star 4700 vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel lines, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on june 21, 2021. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-886.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #14 - TIRES
Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2021 freightliner sd 108, freightliner sd 114, 2016-2020 freightliner coronado, 2013 western star 6900, 2013-2022 western star 4700, western star 4900, and 2022 49x vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the tire and rim association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 22, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall fl-908.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
DEFECT #15 - TIRES
Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2021 freightliner sd 108, freightliner sd 114, 2016-2020 freightliner coronado, 2013 western star 6900, 2013-2022 western star 4700, western star 4900, and 2022 49x vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the tire and rim association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.
Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 22, 2022. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall fl-908.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.