Recall
Western Star 4700 — 20V127000
NHTSA ID
20V127000
Make
Western Star
Model
4700
Years Affected
2019
Recall Date
2020-03-03
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Units Affected
2,585
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-845
Summary
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.
Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.