Freightliner Business Class M2 (2017) recall: Reduced braking risk
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks with air disk brakes. Incorrect rear brake caliper mounting may reduce braking effectiveness, increasing crash risk. Owners must contact DTNA for free repair.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Reduced braking effectiveness can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks that may have rear brake calipers mounted incorrectly. This can reduce braking effectiveness and increase crash risk. Owners should contact DTNA for a free repair. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225936-freightliner-business-class-m2-2017-recall-reduced-braking-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225936-freightliner-business-class-m2-2017-recall-reduced-braking-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V251000
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“Freightliner Business Class M2 (2017) recall: Reduced braking risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225936-freightliner-business-class-m2-2017-recall-reduced-braking-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V251000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V251000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear disk brake calipers may be mounted incorrectly, causing them to contact the suspension. This reduces braking effectiveness, which could increase the risk of a crash during normal driving conditions.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016-2019 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks with air disk brakes and spring suspension are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk if the rear brakes are not properly aligned.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner Business Class M2 truck was built between 2016 and 2019. The truck must have air disk brakes and spring suspension. The recall started on June 14, 2018.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712 to schedule a free repair for the rear brake calipers.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V251000 (April 19, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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