Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2019-2020 Freightliner models with air disc brakes due to loose brake caliper bolts that could reduce brake effectiveness and increase crash risk. Free repair available.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2019-2020 Freightliner trucks with air disc brakes because loose brake caliper mounting bolts might reduce braking effectiveness, increasing crash risk. Owners should contact DTNA for a free repair.
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, meaning the vehicle might not stop properly during emergency situations. This increases the risk of a crash, especially when braking heavily or on steep slopes.
Owners of 2019-2020 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, XB, and XC vehicles with air disc brakes are affected. Truck drivers and commercial vehicle operators are most at risk.
Check if your Freightliner truck was manufactured in 2019 or 2020 and has air disc brakes. The recall covers specific models including 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, XB, and XC.
Call 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free brake inspection and repair.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk.
Check if your Freightliner truck was manufactured in 2019 or 2020 and has air disc brakes. Affected models include 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Custom Chassis S2, XB, and XC.
The recall began May 1, 2020, but no specific deadline is mentioned for the repair.
We’ve drafted a message you can send DTNA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V127000 — DTNA DTNA Hello, I own a DTNA that is covered by recall 20V127000 from DTNA. The official recall notice states: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 1, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845. 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.
