Recall 13V403 affects 106 2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for loose brake caliper mounting bolts. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 106 2014 Cascadia trucks equipped with Wabco Maxxus brakes because brake caliper mounting bolts can loosen after incorrect torque. If a caliper detaches, brake effectiveness drops and crash risk increases; the dealer repair will be free once Freightliner makes it available.
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What's wrong?
The 2014 Freightliner Cascadia uses air disc brakes, with a brake caliper mounted at the wheel end. The caliper holds the brake pads and squeezes them against the disc when air pressure commands the brake to apply. Its mounting bolts keep that caliper fixed in the correct position while the truck is slowing or stopping.
On affected Cascadia trucks equipped with Wabco Maxxus brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts were not tightened to the correct torque during assembly. Torque is the specified amount of tightening force on a bolt. When the bolts are under-tightened, vibration and brake loads can let them loosen over time. A loose caliper is not held as firmly as designed, so the brake assembly no longer stays in its intended position.
There is no warning sign before failure. A driver should not rely on noise, pedal feel, or a dashboard warning to reveal this bolt problem before the brake hardware loosens.
Who's affected?
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 106 |
Not every 2014 Freightliner Cascadia truck is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce the clamping force between the caliper and anchor plate. If the caliper detaches, braking effectiveness drops and crash risk rises. Schedule the inspection soon and avoid hauling or driving hard until it is done. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2014 Freightliner Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to ask whether the free brake-caliper bolt inspection and tightening is open for your truck.
- Reference recall number 13V403 and Freightliner recall FL-644 when you call.
- Bring the owner notice if Freightliner mailed one to you.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance because loose caliper bolts reduce brake effectiveness.
What happens at the repair
The repair path described for this campaign is a dealer inspection of the brake caliper mounting bolts. A Freightliner technician checks the caliper bolts and tightens any that are loose or incorrectly torqued. Parts and labor are covered through the recall once the dealer performs the work. The filing does not provide a separate reimbursement program, so this section does not add reimbursement instructions for prior brake work.
Timeline
| September 5, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 8, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V403?
Recall 13V403 covers 106 2014 Freightliner Cascadia trucks equipped with Wabco Maxxus brakes. Incorrectly torqued brake caliper mounting bolts can loosen, reducing brake effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Freightliner dealers will inspect and tighten the caliper mounting bolts for free.
What should I do if my 2014 Freightliner Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 13V403. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the brake caliper bolt inspection and tightening. Reference recall number 13V403 or FL-644 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost. For recall 13V403, Freightliner dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts and tighten them as needed free of charge.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V403000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V403 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V403000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →