Recall 16V658000: 2016–2017 Freightliner 114SD and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 13, 2016

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

251vehicles

Model years

2016–2017

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Freightliner 114SD0 complaints
• 2017 Freightliner 114SD0 complaints
• 2016 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2017 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints