Transport Canada Recall - 2021013 -
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Summary
Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by
Issue
Vehicle - Brakes
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
Affected products
2021 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA, 2021 | WESTERN STAR | 4700
Issue
Issue:
On a small number of trucks equipped with air disc brakes and a certain steering arm configuration, a single brake caliper mounting bolt on the left side of the steering axle may not be properly tightened.
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking could cause an increase in stopping distance and create the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a DTNA authorized service facility to inspect and replace the brake caliper bolts, as necessary.
Additional information
Background
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Vehicle recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-80163
Transport Canada
ID
2021013
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