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NHTSA : 18V251000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles4

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.