The Recall Details

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling select trucks due to a reduced brake performance safety concern. Approximately 68 vehicles are impacted by this recall.

According to the NHTSA, the recall includes specific 2025 models of the following trucks:

• Freightliner 114SD
• Freightliner Business Class M2
• Freightliner Cascadia
• Western Star 49X

The issue arises from insufficient air tank capacity, which affects the vehicle’s braking power. This discrepancy means the trucks do not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 121, which governs “Air Brake Systems.”

Resolution Plan

DTNA is currently working on a fix for this problem. Interim notification letters will be mailed to vehicle owners on July 6, explaining the potential safety risks associated with this issue. A follow-up notification will be sent once a proven remedy is available.

What Should Owners Do?

If you own one of the recalled vehicles, you can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 for more information about the recall (reference recall number F1019). You can also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or visit their website at nhtsa.gov.

Stay informed and take action to ensure safety on the road!

Source: The Trucker
Image Source: Freightliner

The post Daimler Recalls Trucks Due to Brake Performance Concerns appeared first on Truck Drivers USA.

Details on the Great Dane Recall

Great Dane Trailers is recalling its 2025 Champion Dry Freight trailers due to an issue involving missing kingpin welds. According to the NHTSA, “Missing kingpin welds may prevent the upper coupler from securely connecting the trailer.”

To address the problem, Great Dane will inspect and replace upper couplers as required, at no cost to owners. Notification letters were sent out on December 19, 2024. For further assistance, trailer owners can contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.

Daimler Trucks Recall Information

Daimler Trucks North America has also issued a recall for certain Freightliner Business Class M2 emergency vehicles built from 2015 to 2020. These vehicles, equipped with specific Cummins diesel engines, may experience unexpected engine shutdowns due to issues with the engine protection and inducement software.

The NHTSA reported, “The engine protection and inducement software may cause the engine to shut down unexpectedly.”

Cummins will provide a free update to the electronic control module software and add a corrected data plate as part of the fix. Vehicle owners should expect notification letters by February 9, 2025. Owners in need of additional information can contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall number F1012.

How to Get Further Assistance

Vehicle owners looking for more information can contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY users can dial 1-800-424-9153) or visit nhtsa.gov for updates.

Source: The Trucker

The post Recalls Announced for Great Dane Trailers and Daimler Trucks appeared first on Truck Drivers USA.