FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2014: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V586000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2014
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-11-13 2015-09-22 2015-09-22

Production Dates: 2013-04-30 - 2015-09-14

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-688

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 53

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.

Consequence

A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.

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.