Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Brake Caliper Bolt Torque Issues
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 and 114 SD trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued, potentially reducing braking ability.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 may reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 10, 2015, and July 11, 2016. A total of 251 vehicles are included in this recall.
The recall addresses a defect where the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This condition allows the bolts to loosen and detach. If the bolts loosen or detach, the vehicle's braking ability may be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016, and a second notice was mailed on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER 114SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Category
- Vehicle — Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 251
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)
- 114SD
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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