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Daimler Trucks North America LLC — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

NHTSA · 18V251000 · published 2018-04-19

NHTSA campaign 18V251000

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.

Consequence

Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

The text above is quoted verbatim from the NHTSA record. Confirm the affected units and the remedy with the manufacturer or NHTSA. Recall data may be incomplete, delayed, or superseded.

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Affected products

2016 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
2017 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2