Automotive recall

Transport Canada Recall - 2021013 - DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA

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Summary

Product
Truck - Med. & H.D. recalled by DAIMLER TRUCK NORTH AMERICA
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
Automotive recall
Category
Vehicles - Truck - Med. & H.D.
Companies
Published by
Transport Canada
Audience
General public
Identification number
RA-65837
Transport Canada ID
2021013

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