Vehicle recall 18V503000 · July 31, 2018
Freightliner 114SD, Western Star 4900 and 3 more models
In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
- Consequence
- A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V503000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 31, 2018
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL782
- Owner notification
- March 22, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,256
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner 114SD (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Freightliner Cascadia (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Freightliner Coronado (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
- Western Star 4900 (2012-2015): 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
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