Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V641000 Reported September 19, 2018

Tire steel cords may be exposed

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Tires · 201 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V641000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL790
Component
Tires
Vehicles Affected
201
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 19, 2018
Completion Rate
0.50

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 18V641000 or campaign FL790.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V641000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 18V641000?

NHTSA recall 18V641000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on September 19, 2018. It addresses: Tire steel cords may be exposed. The recall affects approximately 201 vehicles, with the defect involving the Tires component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V641000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL790. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.