Freightliner 114sd recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 30, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2015 Freightliner, Western Star — 8 models

Recall number

15V185000

Brand / firm

Freightliner, Western Star

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,732 units

Why it was recalled

While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured October 6, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices at the end of May 2015. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL676.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.