CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks manufactured March 10, 2015, to July 11, 2016. The brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and detach.
- Risk
- If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for the proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at -800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-722.
- 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 brake caliper mounting bolts that were not torqued correctly at the factory. Over time these bolts can loosen and even detach, which may reduce braking ability and raise the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts, check that they are properly torqued, and tighten them as needed. Owners can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-722, for more information. Owners who received an interim notice on November 7, 2016, or a second notice mailed January 26, 2017, should still schedule the inspection, since the final remedy is now available.
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or at a Freightliner dealer. If you have concerns about brake performance before your appointment, contact an authorized dealer promptly.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner 114SD | 20162017 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 20162017 |