The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V659000·Announced 2014-10-21

Freightliner M2 Trucks Recalled for Clutch Release Bearing Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because a defective clutch component may prevent disengagement, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The defect presents a risk of vehicle crash due to unintended motion or extended stopping distance, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between May 27, 2014, and September 25, 2014, and are equipped with specific models of Eaton Fuller 365mm clutches.

The recall is due to an incorrect clutch-release bearing component. This defect may cause the clutches to not disengage as needed. The loss of clutch function could result in unintended motion or extend stopping distance, which increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the clutches as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
391

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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