CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.
- Risk
- A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.
- Notes
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain Freightliner trucks built between April 2013 and September 2015 may have rear disc brake calipers that were installed in the wrong orientation. In these vehicles, the calipers can contact the spring suspension, which can reduce rear brake performance.
Reduced braking performance can increase the risk of a crash. If you own an affected truck, you should have the rear brake calipers checked and corrected as soon as possible. Owners will be notified by Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA), and the repair is free at an authorized dealer.
You can also check whether your vehicle has open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA website, or contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000 and reference recall FL-688.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 108SD | 201420152016 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 201420152016 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 201420152016 |