Disc: caliperRecall 18V-251 · 2016–2019 Freightliner Business Class M2
Daimler Trucks North America LLC recall 18V-251 covers 40 2016–2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on April 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V251000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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 November 11, 2015 to February 7, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.