CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks built with air disk brakes and spring suspension. The rear disk brake calipers may have been mounted in an incorrect orientation allowing the caliper to contact the suspension, reducing brake effectiveness.
- Risk
- Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on June 14, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-767.
- 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 built with air disc brakes and spring suspension may have rear disc brake calipers installed in the wrong orientation. In that case, the caliper can contact the suspension, which reduces how effectively the brakes work.
Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer, where the rear brake calipers will be corrected. Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, but you can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2016201720182019 |
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