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2016-2017 Freightliner 114SD and Freightliner Business Class M2 recall: caliper

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall on September 13, 2016. It covers about 251 vehicles.

vehicles affected
251
reported
Sep 13, 2016
owners notified
Jan 26, 2017
related complaints
2

Service brakes, air: disc: caliper

What is wrong
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks manufactured March 10, 2015, to July 11, 2016. The brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and detach.
Risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for the proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at -800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-722.

Recall number 16V658000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about brakes problems.

2016 Freightliner 114SD2017 Freightliner 114SD2016 Freightliner Business Class M22017 Freightliner Business Class M2

Questions about recall 16V658000

Is there a recall on the 2016-2017 Freightliner 114SD and Freightliner Business Class M2 caliper?

Yes. Recall 16V658000, reported on September 13, 2016, covers about 251 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V658000?

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for the proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at -800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-722.

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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