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NHTSA Recall 18V251000: Caliper (service brakes)

Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2016–2019 Freightliner Business Class M2.

40
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2018
owners notified (June 14)
NHTSA campaign18V251000
Manufacturer campaignFL-767
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC › CALIPER
Report receivedApril 19, 2018
Owner notificationJune 14, 2018
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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 18V251000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Business Class M22016, 2017, 2018, 2019

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.