Disc: caliperRecall 16V-658 · Freightliner vehicles
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 16V-658 covers 251 Freightliner vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V658000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 10, 2015 to July 11, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.