Daimler, Great Dane Issue Recalls Over Brake Issues

More than 5,500 Freightliner and Western Star tractors are being recalled by Daimler Trucks North America for a brake caliper issue, while Great Dane more than 250 Everest reefer trailers for brake issues, according to documents from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Daimler’s recall affects 5,534 model year 2018-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis, Freightliner and Western Star trucks that have brake caliper mounting bolts that may have been insufficiently tightened at the factory, which could cause reduced brake effectiveness.

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