Daimler Trucks North America LLC is recalling certain model year 2016 114SD and M2 Business Class
— Recall Campaign #16V207000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
16V207000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | April 12, 2016 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 16V207000 |
| Units affected: | 4 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.