Recall 17V-452: 2018 Freightliner 114SD, 2018 Freightliner 122SD and 4 more
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Jul 17, 2017, covering about 2,483 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 17V452000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2018 | All years |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2018 | All years |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 | All years |
| Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2018 | All years |
| Western Star 4700 | 2018 | All years |
| Western Star 5700 | 2018 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V-452?
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.
How is recall 17V-452 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.