The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V251000·Announced 2018-04-19

Freightliner M2 Trucks Recalled for Rear Brake Caliper Orientation Issue

Daimler Trucks is recalling 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks because rear brake calipers may be mounted incorrectly, reducing braking effectiveness.

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 reduces effectiveness and increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks built with air disk brakes and spring suspension. The recall addresses a defect where the rear disk brake calipers may have been mounted in an incorrect orientation.

This incorrect orientation allows the caliper to contact the suspension, which reduces brake effectiveness. Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 14, 2018.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers free of charge. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-767. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Category
Vehicle — Truck
Hazard
Affected units
40

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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