2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 Fccc Mc | 2021 Fccc Mbc | 2021 Fccc Mt55 | 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2021 Fccc S2 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper
Published December 22, 2020 · Recall initiated: December 21, 2020
Summary
NHTSA records recall 20V807000, published December 22, 2020 and initiated December 21, 2020. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 Fccc Mc | 2021 Fccc Mbc | 2021 Fccc Mt55 | 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2021 Fccc S2 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper.
What's the hazard
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, Business Class M2, Custom Chassis MBC Chassis, Custom Chassis S2 Chassis, Custom Chassis MT55 Chassis, and 2022 Custom Chassis Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
What to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2021 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2021 FCCC MC | 2021 FCCC MBC | 2021 FCCC MT55 | 2022 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | 2021 FCCC S2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2021 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 Fccc Mc | 2021 Fccc Mbc | 2021 Fccc Mt55 | 2022 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2021 Fccc S2 — Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 20V807000 on December 22, 2020. Reported hazard: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, Business Class M2, Custom Chassis MBC Chassis, Custom Chassis S2 Chassis, Custom Chassis MT55 Chassis, and 2022 Custom Chassis Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
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.