Recall 18V641000

TIRES:SIDEWALL

Report Date
20180919
Component
TIRES:SIDEWALL
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.