FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V658000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-01-26 2016-09-13 2016-09-13

Production Dates: 2015-03-10 - 2016-07-11

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-722

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 251

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

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.