kscarbel2 Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Matt Cole, Commercial Carrier Journal (CCJ) / September 10, 2018 More than 4,000 Freightliner trucks are affected by two separate recalls announced recently by Daimler Trucks North America, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. One recall, affecting approximately 4,155 vehicles, is for brake caliper mounting bolts that may not have been sufficiently tightened during manufacturing. Loose caliper bolts can reduce the effectiveness of brakes. Truck models included in this recall are: 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD 2018-2019 Freightliner 114SD 2018-2019 Freightliner 122SD 2018-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia 2018-2019 Freightliner Columbia 2018-2019 Freightliner Coronado Only 1 percent of the 4,155 affected trucks are estimated to have the defect. DTNA will begin notifying owners on Oct. 6, and dealers will check and tighten brake caliper mounting bolts for free. Affected truck owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-457-0712 with recall number FL-783. NHTSA’s recall number is 18V-525. The other recall, affecting approximately 116 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia tractors, is for pitman arms that may crack and fracture over time, which would cause a loss of steering control. DTNA will begin notifying owners on Oct. 6, and dealers will replace the pitman arms for free. Affected truck owners can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-457-0712 with recall number FL-784. NHTSA’s recall number is 18V-522. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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