ALTEC 4700 2018: EQUIPMENT
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4700 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-05-22 - 2017-06-20 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 17V452000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2017-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 2017-07-17 | Date Added to Database: 2017-07-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-742 | ||
| Component: EQUIPMENT | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 2483 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use. |
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Consequence:
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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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. |
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