FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2019: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V251000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2019 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-06-14 | 2018-04-19 | 2018-04-24 |
Production Dates: 2015-11-11 - 2018-02-07
Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-767
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 40
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
