The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·16V207000·Announced 2016-04-12

Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Front Tire Load Capacity Mismatch

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016 Freightliner trucks because the installed front tires have a lower load capacity than the axles, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 recall involves a structural vehicle defect (tire load capacity mismatch) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 Freightliner 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between June 10, 2015, and October 1, 2015. These trucks are equipped with front axles rated for a 20,000-pound capacity, but the installed Bridgestone R249 front tires have a lower maximum load capacity.

This mismatch means the operator may unintentionally overload the tires. Overloading can cause tire failure, which increases the risk of a crash. DTNA has not reported any accidents or injuries related to this defect.

The recall began on June 7, 2016. DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front tires with tires of a higher load capacity at no charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-706. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 114SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
4

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 (2)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • 114SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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