Freightliner M2 2017: Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Risk of Crash
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class trucks with potentially loose brake caliper mounting bolts that could reduce braking and increase crash risk. Owners must have bolts inspected and tightened by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class trucks because brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could cause bolts to loosen or detach, reducing braking ability and increasing crash risk. Affected vehicles were made between March 10, 2015 and July 11, 2016. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225942-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen-risk-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225942-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen-risk-of · Updated October 9, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V658000
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“Freightliner M2 2017: Brake Caliper Bolts May Loosen, Risk of Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225942-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-caliper-bolts-may-loosen-risk-of. Based on NHTSA recall #16V658000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V658000).
Why it’s dangerous
The brake caliper mounting bolts on affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued during manufacturing. This allows the bolts to loosen over time and potentially detach, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of Freightliner M2 Business Class trucks from model years 2016-2017 are affected. Truck drivers and fleet operators using these vehicles are most at risk due to potential brake failure.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner M2 Business Class truck was manufactured between March 10, 2015 and July 11, 2016. The recall covers model years 2016-2017.
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What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule a dealer inspection.
Have Dealer Inspect Bolts
Dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for proper torque and tighten them as necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake caliper mounting bolts for the proper torque and tighten them as necessary, free of charge. An interim notice was sent to owners on November 7, 2016. The final remedy is now available. A second notice was mailed to owners on January 26, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at -800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-722.
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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 #16V658000 (September 13, 2016)
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