Daimler Recalling Some 2015 Freightliner, Western Star Trucks

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Transport Topics / April 8, 2015

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling some model-year 2015 Freightliner and Western Star trucks due to a possible brake problem, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a recall announcement.

The agency said the affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

“While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash,” NHTSA said.

The models in the recall include Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured Oct. 6, 2014, to Feb.16, 2015, and equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers, NHTSA said.

The number of potentially affected trucks is 2,386, DTNA said.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chambers free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 25.

Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL676.