ALTEC 4700 2018: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
| Make : ALTEC | Model : 4700 | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2017-11-01 - 2018-10-16 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V703000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-12-03 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-10-05 | Date Added to Database: 2018-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-794 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 5534 | ||
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Summary:
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. |
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Consequence:
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794. |
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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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