Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Rear Brake Caliper Positioning Defect
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2014-2016 Freightliner trucks because rear brake calipers may contact the spring suspension, reducing braking performance.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that reduces performance and increases crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between April 30, 2013, and September 14, 2015. The recall involves 53 vehicles.
The defect involves incorrect positioning of the rear disk brake calipers, which may cause them to contact the spring suspension. This contact can reduce rear brake performance, which in turn increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 108SD
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 53
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 (3)
- 114SD
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- 108SD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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