218,000 Daimler vans recalled for corrosion problem that would result in brake pull
A whole bunch of hundreds of Freightliner and Western Star vans have been recalled for a attainable brake defect that would “trigger a sudden change in automobile course, rising the chance of a crash.”
Daimler Vehicles North America (DTNA) has issued a recall for sure truck fashions, together with:
- 2017-2023 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2020-2022 Freightliner Enterprise Class M2
- 2021 Freightliner 108SD
- 2022 Freightliner 114SD
- 2020-2023 Western Star 49X
- 2021-2023 Western Star 47X
- 2021-2022 Western Star 57X
The full variety of automobiles affected by the recall is 218,147.
In keeping with recall paperwork, on the affected automobiles, the brake modulator valves on the entrance axle might corrode and trigger the automobile to tug to the affected aspect throughout an Adaptive Cruise Management (ACC) braking occasion.
DTNA says that this recall replaces and expands on earlier recall quantity 20V-390. All automobiles repaired underneath recall quantity 20V-390 might want to have the brand new restore carried out.
Proprietor notification letters are anticipated to be mailed by December 30, 2022. Sellers will change the entrance brake modulator valves totally free.
Truck homeowners might contact DTNA customer support at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall quantity FL-958.
You possibly can click on right here to view an FAQ about this recall.
