Recall 21V-018: 2021 FCCC XCL, 2021 FCCC XCM and 7 more
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on Jan 20, 2021, covering about 133 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Custom Chassis XC Chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
The risk
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
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, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V018000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC XCL | 2021 | All years |
| FCCC XCM | 2021 | All years |
| FCCC XCP | 2021 | All years |
| FCCC XCR | 2021 | All years |
| FCCC XCS | 2021 | All years |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 | All years |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 | All years |
| Western Star 4700 | 2021 | All years |
| Western Star 5700 | 2021 | 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 21V-018?
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Custom Chassis XC Chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
How is recall 21V-018 fixed?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
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.