WESTERN STAR 5700 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V315000

Make Model Year
WESTERN STAR 5700 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-07 2017-05-11 2017-05-16

Production Dates: 2016-05-17 - 2017-04-25

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-738

Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 698

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks built with NFD tandem rear axles. During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.

Consequence

If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-738.

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.