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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V658000

2016 Freightliner 114sd | 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner 114sd | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

Published September 13, 2016 · Recall initiated: September 13, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V658000, published September 13, 2016. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2016 Freightliner 114sd | 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner 114sd | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper.

What's the hazard

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks manufactured March 10, 2015, to July 11, 2016. The brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and detach.

What to do

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for the proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at -800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-722.

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Recall details

Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Model
114SD
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2016 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2016 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER 114SD | 2017 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2016 Freightliner 114sd | 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner 114sd | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V658000 on September 13, 2016. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks manufactured March 10, 2015, to July 11, 2016. The brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and detach.

What should I do if I have this product?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for the proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at -800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-722.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: 114SD.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)