Recall 17V452000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 17V452000. Component: EQUIPMENT. 2,483 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the tow hook fails without warning during a recovery operation, the sudden release of the vehicle may increase the risk of injury.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V079000 | Feb 11, 2026 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 26,959 |
| 26V066000 | Feb 4, 2026 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | 280 |
| 25V760000 | Nov 4, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 18,783 |
| 25V601000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 402 |
| 25V603000 | Sep 11, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | STEERING:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 343 |
| 25V504000 | Aug 6, 2025 | FONTAINE MODIFICATION CO. | STEERING | 176 |
| 25V440000 | Jun 27, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 4 |
| 25V326000 | Jun 23, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | 22,271 |
| 25V295000 | May 7, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 68 |
| 25V187000 | Mar 25, 2025 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA, LLC | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | 1,968 |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.