CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
- Risk
- Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.
- 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
Some trucks may have a rear disc brake caliper installed incorrectly, allowing the caliper to contact the spring suspension. This contact can reduce braking effectiveness.
Reduced braking effectiveness raises the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this issue, especially on the affected model years and build dates.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where the rear brake caliper orientation will be corrected as necessary. Owners can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712. You can check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls to confirm whether this campaign applies to your truck.
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