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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 18V411📅 Jun 21, 2018

2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia recall: brakes

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may not been properly tightened, potentially resulting in the caliper detaching.

💥 The risk

If the calipers detach, there would be reduced braking performance, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 13, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-775.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
18V411000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-775
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
18,105
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 13, 2018
Built
Jan 2, 2017 – May 19, 2018
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 18V411 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 18V411?

2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia. 18,105 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.