2014–2016 Freightliner 108SD & 2014–2016 Freightliner 114SD + 1 more recall: suspension
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 15V586000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-688
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 53
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER; SUSPENSION:REAR
- Owner phone
- 1-800-745-8000
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 13, 2015
- Built
- Apr 30, 2013 – Sep 14, 2015
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.