NHTSA Recall 13V403000: Caliper (service brakes)
Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 106 vehicles. It affects 2014 Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 13V403000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-644 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | September 5, 2013 |
| Owner notification | November 8, 2013 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured January 21, 2013, through May 10, 2013; and equipped with Wabco Maxxus Brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, which could result in the bolts loosening.
Safety risk
The bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in the caliper detaching and thus reduced brake effectiveness. Reduced brake effectiveness increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on November 8, 2013. Owner's may contact Daimler at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler's recall number is FL-644.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 13V403000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2014 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.