Western Star

FL782 – Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration – 2012-2015 Freightliner & Western Star Trucks

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Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V503 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components STEERING Potential Number of Units Affected 1,256   Tie-Rod Separation Due to Vibration A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling … Read more

FL-772 – Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts – 2017-2019 Freightliner, Western Star, FCCC

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Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V353 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC Potential Number of Units Affected 9,429   Improperly Torqued Caliper Mounting Bolts If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 FreightlinereBay M2 Business … Read more

FL-773 – Front Brake Hose may Chafe – 2012-2019 Western Star 4900

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Western Star 4900

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V351 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components SERVICE BRAKES, AIR Potential Number of Units Affected 581   Front Brake HoseeBay may Chafe Front brake hoseeBay chafing may causing air loss, possibly reducing braking effectiveness and increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Western StareBay … Read more

FL-756 – Brake Light Pressure Switches – 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia & Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, & 6900

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Freightliner Cascadia

NHTSA Campaign Number: 17V761 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components EXTERIOR LIGHTING Potential Number of Units Affected 438,255   Brake Lights May Not Activate If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North America, LLC … Read more

FL766 – Western Star Power Cable Studs – 2017-2019 Western Star Trucks

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Western Star 6900

March 26, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V191000 Power Stud may Electrically Arc to Bulkhead An electrical arc can increase the risk of a fire.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V191 Manufacturer Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Potential Number of Units Affected 7,128   Summary Daimler TruckseBay North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Western StareBay 4700, 4900, … Read more