2010-2017 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others recall: caliper
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on April 12, 2016. It covers about 702 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 702
- reported
- Apr 12, 2016
- owners notified
- Jun 6, 2016
- related complaints
- 2
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
- Risk
- Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.
Recall number 16V206000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.
2014 Freightliner 108SD2015 Freightliner 108SD2016 Freightliner 108SD2017 Freightliner 108SD2014 Freightliner 114SD2015 Freightliner 114SD2016 Freightliner 114SD2017 Freightliner 114SD2014 Freightliner Business Class M22015 Freightliner Business Class M22016 Freightliner Business Class M22017 Freightliner Business Class M2
Questions about recall 16V206000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2017 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner 114SD and others caliper?
Yes. Recall 16V206000, reported on April 12, 2016, covers about 702 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 16V206000?
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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