Recall 18V353000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 18V353000. Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER. 8,741 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen, braking performance may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD and Cascadia trucks, Western Star 4700, 4900, and 5700 trucks, FCCC S2C 106 Cab, S2G Cab, XBR, XBS, XCL, XCM, XCP, XCR, and XCS chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts on these vehicles may be insufficiently tightened, allowing the bolts to loosen.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 25, 2018. The recall began September 4, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-772.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FCCC, 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 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 18V353000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1479868 | Jun 11, 2018 | 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS CLEANING THE RIMS AND NOTIC… |
| 1479869 | Jun 11, 2018 | 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 WESTERN STAR 5700. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS CLEANING THE RIMS AND NOTIC… |
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.