NHTSA recall · Reported May 11, 2017
FREIGHTLINER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
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 proces…
Freightliner recalled Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia a….
FREIGHTLINER 2017: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY was recalled by Freightliner in May 11, 2017. Reason: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700…. Remedy: DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free…. Verify recall #17V315000 with the NHTSA before acting.
The recall
Freightliner issued this NHTSA recall-Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017 Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 5700….
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- May 11, 2017
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Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #17V315000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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.
Hazard
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.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Highway Traffic Safety Administration |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 17V315000 |
| Date reported | May 11, 2017 |
| Date initiated | May 11, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Freightliner |
| Affected scope | Not disclosed |
| Distribution | United States |
| Official source | NHTSA notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
What to do with this recall
DTNA will notify the owners, and Detroit Axle dealers will replace the output shaft, free of charge. The recall began on July 7,…
- Check the recall number (17V315000) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official NHTSA notice before acting. NHTSA notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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