Recall
Freightliner 114sd — 18V703000
NHTSA ID
18V703000
Make
Freightliner
Model
114sd
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2018-10-05
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
5,534
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-794
Summary
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.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.