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SevereNHTSA·22V118000·Announced 2022-03-02

Freightliner M2 Brake Drum Defect May Cause Loss of Brake Function

Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner M2 trucks due to brake drum cracking that can cause brake failure and increase crash risk. All vehicles have been remedied.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting a critical brake safety system. The failure mode—brake drum cracking due to hub contact—leads directly to brake function loss and increased crash risk. Although no injuries have been reported, the hazard is not theoretical but a direct consequence of the defect.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner Business Class M2 commercial trucks. The brake drum in the air brake system may contact the hub assembly, causing the brake drum to crack.

A cracked brake drum can cause a loss of brake function, which increases the risk of a crash. This defect affects a critical safety component of the vehicle.

The recall affects an estimated 11 vehicles. According to the manufacturer, all recalled vehicles have already been remedied, so owner notification letters are not necessary. Owners who have questions can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
11

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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