Recall
Freightliner Cascadia — 18V525000
NHTSA ID
18V525000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Cascadia
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-08-09
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
4,155
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-783
Summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, 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 October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.