CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021 Freightliner Custom Chassis MC, Business Class M2, Custom Chassis MBC Chassis, Custom Chassis S2 Chassis, Custom Chassis MT55 Chassis, and 2022 Custom Chassis Saf-T-Liner C2 vehicles. The hydraulic caliper tie bar support fasteners on the steer axles may not have been properly tightened or the tie bar may have not been installed in some cases.
- Risk
- A dangling tie bar could come in contact with the rotating wheel-end components or damage may occur from the brake parts flexing. Either scenario may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel-ends to make sure that the four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If the required tie bar is missing, the caliper anchor mounts and functionality (brake pad slide pins and pad movement) will be inspected before installing a tie bar. All repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-871.
- 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
On certain heavy trucks and buses, the fasteners that hold the hydraulic brake caliper tie bar on the front steer axle may not have been properly tightened, and in some cases the tie bar may not have been installed at all. A loose or dangling tie bar can contact the rotating wheel-end parts, and the brake components can be damaged from flexing. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
If your vehicle is affected, the manufacturer will notify you. Authorized dealers will inspect both steer axle wheel ends to confirm that all four tie bar mounting fasteners are properly tightened. If a required tie bar is missing, the dealer will check the caliper anchor mounts and brake function, including pad slide pins and pad movement, before installing one. All repairs are free of charge.
You can check whether your vehicle has open recalls by entering its VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or with a dealer. Contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Fccc MBC | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Fccc MC | 2021 |
| Fccc MT 55 | 2021 |
| Fccc S2 | 2021 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2021 |
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 2022 |