NHTSA recall 18V251000
Service brakes, air › Disc › Caliper
Freightliner Business Class M2
Reported Apr 19, 201840 vehicles affectedDaimler Trucks North America LLCMaker’s number FL-767Built Nov 11, 2015 – Feb 7, 2018
The defect
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.
The risk
Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
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.