NHTSA Campaign 16V658000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Sep 13, 2016 · 251 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | 114SD | 2016 | 251 |
| FREIGHTLINER | 114SD | 2017 | 251 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2016 | 251 |
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2017 | 251 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V658000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.