The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V824000·Announced 2016-11-15

Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Potential Tire Tread Separation

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2017 Freightliner trucks because improperly cured tires may separate, 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 recall involves a risk-of-harm product (tire tread separation increasing crash risk) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 122SD trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between January 24, 2016, and October 10, 2016, and are equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 Load Range G tires.

The recall is due to a defect where the tires may have cured improperly. This issue can result in a partial tread separation, which increases the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Goodyear will notify owners of the affected vehicles. Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. Owners can contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267 or DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number is FL-728.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, 122SD
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
863

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)

  • BUSINESS CLASS M2
  • CASCADIA
  • 122SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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