Recall 18V251000: 2016–2019 Freightliner Business Class M2

Report received

Apr 19, 2018

Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Potentially affected

40vehicles

Model years

2016–2019

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 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.

Possible consequence

Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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 model years

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

• 2016 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2017 Freightliner Business Class M21 complaints
• 2018 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2019 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints