Disc: caliperRecall 18V-411 · 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-411 covers 18,105 2018–2019 Freightliner Cascadia for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on June 15, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V411000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 2, 2017 to May 19, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.