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    Freightliner Cascadia

    Freightliner and Western Star Trucks recall 3,000 trucks

    Jan. 5, 2018
    Improperly tightened brake caliper mounting bolts may come detached on certain models.

    Source NHTSA

    Daimler Trucks North America recalled 3,000 Freightliner and Western Star trucks to fix improperly tightened brake caliper mounting bolts, which may come detached leading to a trucks inability to brake.

    The recall affects 3,007 vehicles built between May 2 and Oct. 31 including five models of 2018 Frieghtliner trucks and three models of 2018 Western Star Trucks: 

    2018 Frieghtliner trucks affected:  

    • 108SD
    • 114SD
    • Cascadia
    • M2 Business Class vehicles
    • Custom Chassis S2C 106 chassis
    • S2G Cab/Chassis vehicles

    2018 Western Star Trucks affected:

    • 4700
    • 4900
    • 5700

    Beginning Jan. 25, Daimler dealers will inspect the brake mounting bolts for loose bolts and tighten them if necessary.

    About the Author

    Vesna Brajkovic | Associate Editor - Vehicle Repair Group

    Vesna Brajkovic is associate editor for the Vehicle Repair Group.

    Brajkovic has covered the transportation industry for a number of trade publications, with a focus on the vehicle maintenance and automotive aftermarket industries since 2016. Prior to that, she covered the global aviation industry as assistant editor for Endeavor Business Media's AviationPros.com, and held a number of editorial positions at an award-winning community newspaper.

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