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Recall 18V-353: 2018 FCCC Redundant S2G, 2017–2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB and 15 more

Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 29, 2018, covering about 8,741 vehicles.

NHTSA number
18V-353
Report date
May 29, 2018
Vehicles affected
8,741
Owners notified
Sep 4, 2018

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

The risk

If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

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

ManufacturerDaimler Trucks North America LLC
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number18V353000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC Redundant S2G2018All years
FCCC S2C 106CAB2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC S2G2017, 2019All years
FCCC XBR2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XBS2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCL2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCM2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCP2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCR2017, 2018, 2019All years
FCCC XCS2017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner 108SD2017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner 114SD2017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner Business Class M22017, 2018, 2019All years
Freightliner Cascadia2017, 2018, 2019All years
Western Star 47002017, 2018, 2019All years
Western Star 49002017, 2018, 2019All years
Western Star 57002017, 2018, 2019All 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 18V-353?

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.

How is recall 18V-353 fixed?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.

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.