NHTSA Campaign 18V251000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Apr 19, 2018 · 40 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2016 40
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2017 40
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2018 40
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019 40

Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V251000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.