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Daimler Trucks North America, LLC - Reduced Brake Performance/FMVSS 121
Published: May 7, 2025Recall ID: 25V295000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Affected Products
Reduced Brake Performance/FMVSS 121
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Reduced Brake Performance/FMVSS 121 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V295000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V295000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
| Defect summary | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2025 Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Western Star 49X vehicles. The air tank capacity may be too small, resulting in reduced braking performance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 121, "Air Brake Systems." |
| Completion rate | 55.88 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and replace the air tank or install an additional air tank, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 1, 2025. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is F1019. |
| Consequence summary | Reduced brake performance can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | F1019 |
| Potentially affected | 68 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-07T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmDaimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Risk LevelSERVICE BRAKES, AIR