Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts
Defect Summary
Farber specialty vehicles (farber) is recalling certain specialty vehicles built on 2018 freightliner xcr chassis equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may not have been sufficiently tightened.
Safety Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Farber will notify owners, and daimler trucks north america authorized service facilities will inspect and repair the vehicles as necessary, free of charge. the recall began february 15, 2019. owners may contact farber customer service at 1-800-331-3188.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from Farber Specialty Vehicles or involving Service Brakes, Air.
FAQ: Recall 19V431000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V431000?
NHTSA recall 19V431000 was issued by Farber Specialty Vehicles on June 8, 2019. It addresses: Insufficiently tightened brake caliper bolts. The recall affects approximately 3 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Farber Specialty Vehicles dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V431000 or the manufacturer campaign number 18V-703. 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.