NHTSA Campaign 18V641000

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Sep 19, 2018 · 201 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD and Business Class M2 trucks and Western Star 4700 and 4900 trucks, equipped with certain Bridgestone M854 tires with date codes 2418-2518, Bridgestone M860A tires with date code 2518, and Bridgestone M864 tires with date codes 2318-2418, all of size 425/65R22.5. The sidewall steel body cords may be exposed, which can cause unexpected, rapid air loss during use.

Consequence

Rapid air loss can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected tires, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 8, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL790.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2019 201
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2019 201
FREIGHTLINER 122SD 2019 201
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019 201
WESTERN STAR 4700 2019 201
WESTERN STAR 4900 2019 201

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V641000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.