NHTSA Recall 18V703000: Caliper (service brakes)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,534 vehicles. It affects 15 models including the FCCC Redundant S2G.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V703000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-794 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | October 5, 2018 |
| Owner notification | December 3, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Cascadia, Business Class M2, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab Chassis, XCL, XCM, XBS, XCP, XCR, Western Star 4700, 4900 and 5700 trucks. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety risk
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began December 3, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-794.
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 18V703000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Redundant S2G | 2018 |
| FCCC S2C 106CAB | 2018, 2019 |
| FCCC S2G | 2019 |
| FCCC Xbs | 2018, 2019 |
| FCCC Xcl | 2018, 2019 |
| FCCC Xcm | 2018, 2019 |
| FCCC Xcp | 2018, 2019 |
| FCCC Xcr | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner 108SD | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2018, 2019 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2018, 2019 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2018, 2019 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2018, 2019 |
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.