Recall 17V452000: 2018 Freightliner 114SD, 2018 Freightliner 122SD, 2018 Freightliner Cascadia +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 2,483
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
The risk
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Freightliner 114SD
- 2018 Freightliner 122SD
- 2018 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2018 Freightliner M2 Business Class
- 2018 Western Star 4700
- 2018 Western Star 5700
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V452000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-742
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Owner letters
- Sep 14, 2017
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology