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VehicleMay 11, 2017698 affected

Freightliner / Western Star recall: Power train

What is wrong

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700 trucks built with NFD tandem rear axles. During the hardening process, the axle assembly output shaft may have been made brittle, possibly resulting in the output shaft fracturing while the vehicle is in use.

What could happen

If output shaft fractures while descending a grade, the compression braking will be ineffective. Additionally, large debris may land in the road. Both scenarios increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-738.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
17V315000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Reported to NHTSA
May 11, 2017
Owners notified
Jul 7, 2017
Vehicles or items affected
698
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
May 17, 2016 to Apr 25, 2017
Part
Power train › Axle assembly
Maker's own recall number
FL-738

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.

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