Recall 18V-703: 2018 FCCC Redundant S2G, 2018–2019 FCCC S2C 106CAB and 13 more
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Oct 5, 2018, covering about 5,534 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
The risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
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 | Service Brakes, Air › Disc › Caliper |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 18V703000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC Redundant S2G | 2018 | All years |
| FCCC S2C 106CAB | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| FCCC S2G | 2019 | All years |
| FCCC XBS | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| FCCC XCL | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| FCCC XCM | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| FCCC XCP | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| FCCC XCR | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Western Star 4700 | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2018, 2019 | All years |
| Western Star 5700 | 2018, 2019 | 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 18V-703?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
How is recall 18V-703 fixed?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
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.