CarRecallWatch- Component
- TIRES
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks manufactured from June 10, 2015, through October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have front axles that have a 20,000 pound capacity, however, the installed Bridgestone R249 front tires have a lower maximum load capacity.
- Risk
- The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front tires with tires of a higher load capacity, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-706.
- 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 trucks were built with front axles rated for 20,000 pounds, but the Bridgestone R249 front tires installed on them have a lower maximum load capacity. The truck operator could unintentionally overload these tires, which may cause a tire failure.
A tire failure can lead to a loss of control and increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware that the front tires, not the axle, are the limiting component on these vehicles.
Dealers will replace the front tires with tires of a higher load capacity at no cost to you. Contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-706, or check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 114SD | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016 |