FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA (2019) recall — Service Brakes, Air
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks with potentially loose brake caliper mounting bolts that could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners should contact DTNA for free brake check.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be too loose, which could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners should have the bolts checked by a dealer for free. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223826-freightliner-cascadia-2019-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223826-freightliner-cascadia-2019-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk-crash · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V703000
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“Freightliner Cascadia 2019: Loose brake caliper bolts risk crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223826-freightliner-cascadia-2019-loose-brake-caliper-bolts-risk-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V703000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V703000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, meaning the truck may not stop properly when needed. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during sudden stops or heavy traffic.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia trucks are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk if brakes fail during normal operation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your truck is a 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia model. The recall covers specific truck types including 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2 models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to get the free brake caliper mounting bolt check.
Have dealer check brakes
Dealers will tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts at no cost as part of the recall.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, which could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my truck is affected?
Your truck is affected if it is a 2018-2019 Freightliner Cascadia model, including specific truck types like 108SD, 114SD, and Business Class M2.
Is there a deadline to fix this?
The recall began December 3, 2018, but there is no specific deadline for the fix as dealers will check and tighten bolts at no cost.
Contact Daimler Trucks North America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Daimler Trucks North America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V703000 — Daimler Trucks North America Daimler Trucks North America Hello, I own a Daimler Trucks North America that is covered by recall 18V703000 from Daimler Trucks North America. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V703000 (May 10, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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