WESTERN STAR 5700 2020: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 20V127000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| WESTERN STAR | 5700 | 2020 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2020-05-01 | 2020-03-03 | 2020-03-04 |
Production Dates: 2018-09-04 - 2019-03-29
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-845
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2585
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
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.
