More than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia tractors recalled

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Updated Jul 23, 2018
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Daimler is recalling more than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a potential brake caliper issue.Daimler is recalling more than 18,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a potential brake caliper issue.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 18,000 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia tractors for an issue with the brake calipers, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

According to NHTSA, the brake caliper mounting bolts on approximately 18,105 Cascadias manufactured between Jan. 2, 2017, and May 19, 2018, may not have been properly tightened, which could result in the caliper detaching. This would reduce braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.

Daimler says it will begin notifying owners on Aug. 13, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten if necessary for free. DTNA estimates that 25 percent of the recalled trucks have the defect.

Owners of affected rigs can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number FL-775. NHTSA’s recall number is 18V-411.