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NHTSARecalled Jun 8, 2019 · #19V431000

Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Farber Specialty Vehicles (Farber) is recalling certain specialty vehicles built on 2018 Freightliner XCR chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Insufficiently Tightened Brake Caliper Bolts
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Farber Specialty Vehicles
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Farber will notify owners, and Daimler Trucks North America authorized service facilities will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.

View the official CPSC notice