NHTSA Recall 16V658000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V658000; Date: Sep. 13, 2016
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2016 Freightliner 114SD; 2017 Freightliner 114SD; 2016 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2017 Freightliner Business Class M2
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc:caliper
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Affected Units:: 251
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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 Notes:
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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 26, 2017
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