The following safety recalls were issued Monday by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Autocar is recalling certain 2019-2020 Xpeditor vehicles. The rear axle brake may have a delayed release. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, “Air Brake Systems.” A delayed brake release may increase the risk of crash. NHTSA says potentially 23 vehicles are affected by the recall.
- Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2019 Freightliner Custom Chassis MT55 and MT45 vehicles. The brake pedal clevis pin clip may rub or bend on the throttle pedal and possibly detach. If the clip is detaches and clevis pin slides out of position, the brake lights may fail. Loss of brake lights may mislead other drivers if they are unaware the vehicle is stopping or slowing down, which increases the risk of crash. If the pin continues to slide out further, the pedal may detach, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA says potentially 9,702 vehicles are affected by the recall.
- DTNA is recalling certain 2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Western Star 5700, and FCCC XC Chassis vehicles equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA says potentially 253 vehicles are affected by the recall.
- DTNA is recalling certain 2019 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened. Loose brake caliper mounting bolts may reduce the brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash. NHTSA says potentially 74 vehicles are affected by the recall.
- Spartan Motors is recalling certain 2018-2019 Gladiator, MetroStar, K2, K3, and K4 emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis. The brake relay valve may have an air flow restriction, which may result in an extended stopping distance. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of FMVSS number 121, “Air Brake Systems.” An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash. NHTSA says potentially 92 vehicles are affected by the recall.
- Trail King Industries is recalling certain 2016-2019 custom TKT50 trailers. The air control line to the front Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) electronic control unit for the trailer brakes may be missing. If all of the air control lines are not installed, the service brakes may not apply on one or two of the three of axles, thus increasing the risk of a crash. NHTSA says potentially 43 vehicles are affected by the recall.
