NHTSA Recall 16V207000: Tires
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner 114SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V207000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-706 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Report received | April 12, 2016 |
| Owner notification | June 7, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016 114SD and M2 Business Class trucks manufactured from June 10, 2015, through October 1, 2015. The affected vehicles have front axles that have a 20,000 pound capacity, however, the installed Bridgestone R249 front tires have a lower maximum load capacity.
Safety risk
The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front tires with tires of a higher load capacity, free of charge. The recall began on June 7, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-706.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V207000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.