2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA RECALL - #16V206000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC : CALIPER
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Manufactured between |
1/6/2010 - 2/29/2016 |
| Recalled on |
4/12/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
6/6/2016 |
| # Affected |
702 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER |
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| Description |
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, 114SD, and Columbia trucks manufactured from January 6, 2010, through February 29, 2016, equipped with certain Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions. The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension. |
| Consequences |
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2016. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's recall number for this campaign is FL-705. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2017 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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