WESTERN STAR 5700 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 19V367000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2019-06-25 | 2019-05-14 | 2019-05-15 |
Production Dates: 2018-08-20 - 2018-09-27
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-816
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 253
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
DTNA will notify the owners and affected vehicle manufacturers, and DTNA dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-816.
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.
