FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2017: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V824000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-12-14 2016-11-15 2016-11-15

Production Dates: 2016-01-24 - 2016-10-10

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-728

Component: TIRES:TREAD/BELT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 863

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "DTNA" is recalling certain model year 2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, and 122SD trucks manufactured January 24, 2016, to October 10, 2016 and equipped with Goodyear G399A LHS 295/75R22.5 Load Range G tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.

Consequence

Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected Freightliner vehicles and Goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on December 14, 2016. To find a Goodyear dealer, owners should contact Goodyear Consumer Relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-728.

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.