Disc: caliperRecall 15V-586 · Freightliner vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 15V-586 covers 53 Freightliner vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q1) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V586000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, and 114SD trucks manufactured April 30, 2013, to September 14, 2015. Due to incorrect positioning, the rear disk brake calipers may contact the spring suspension reducing rear brake performance.
The risk
A reduction in braking performance can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, free of charge. The recall began on November 13, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-688.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 30, 2013 to September 14, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.