Western Star 4700 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 3, 2020

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC recalls 2019–2020 Western Star, Freightliner — 14 models

Recall number

20V127000

Brand / firm

Western Star, Freightliner, Fccc

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 2,585 units

Why it was recalled

Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, Custom Chassis XB, and Custom Chassis XC vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.