Tires: sidewallRecall 18V-641 · Freightliner and Western Star vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-641 covers 201 Freightliner and Western Star vehicles for a tires: sidewall problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V641000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.
The risk
Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL790.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from June 14, 2018 to August 28, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.