NHTSA Recall 17V452000: Equipment
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,483 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Freightliner 114SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V452000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-742 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | July 17, 2017 |
| Owner notification | September 14, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018 Freightliner Cascadia, M2 Business Class, 114SD, and 122SD trucks, and Western Star 4700 and 5700 trucks. These vehicles have tow hooks used for recovery purposes that may fail during use.
Safety risk
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicle's tow hooks and, depending on their production date codes, will replace them, free of charge. The recall began on September 14, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-742.
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 17V452000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2018 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2018 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2018 |
| Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2018 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2018 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2018 |
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.