2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
Published April 24, 2018 · Recall initiated: April 19, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V251000, published April 24, 2018 and initiated April 19, 2018. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks built with air disk brakes and spring suspension. The rear disk brake calipers may have been mounted in an incorrect orientation allowing the caliper to contact the suspension, reducing brake effectiveness.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-767.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2017 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2018 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2019 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2018 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Service brakes, air: disc: caliper recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V251000 on April 24, 2018. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks built with air disk brakes and spring suspension. The rear disk brake calipers may have been mounted in an incorrect orientation allowing the caliper to contact the suspension, reducing brake effectiveness.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-767.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2.