NHTSA Recall 21V018000: Caliper (service brakes)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 133 vehicles. It affects 9 models including the FCCC Xcl.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V018000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-873 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | January 20, 2021 |
| Owner notification | March 17, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling 2021 Western Star 4700 and 5700, Freightliner Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Custom Chassis XC Chassis vehicles manufactured with a certain steering arm configuration with air disc brakes identified by the axle assembly supplier. On certain vehicles, one of the six brake caliper mounting bolts on the driver side steer axle may have been incorrectly tightened.
Safety risk
The loose bolt could result in the other caliper bolts to loosen. Insufficiently tightened bolts may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate, resulting in reduced brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair as necessary, free of charge. The recall began March 17, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-873.
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 21V018000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Xcl | 2021 |
| FCCC Xcm | 2021 |
| FCCC Xcp | 2021 |
| FCCC Xcr | 2021 |
| FCCC Xcs | 2021 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2021 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2021 |
| Western Star 5700 | 2021 |
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.