Freightliner M2 (2017) Brake Recall: Caliper Contact Risk
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class trucks with certain brake calipers that may contact suspension, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Free fix available.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain 2010-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class trucks where brake calipers might contact the suspension, reducing braking effectiveness and increasing crash risk. Owners should contact DTNA for free repairs. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225943-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-recall-caliper-contact-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225943-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-recall-caliper-contact-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V206000
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“Freightliner M2 (2017) Brake Recall: Caliper Contact Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225943-freightliner-m2-2017-brake-recall-caliper-contact-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #16V206000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V206000).
Why it’s dangerous
The rear brake caliper may be installed incorrectly, causing it to contact the spring suspension. This reduces braking effectiveness, which could lead to a crash if the vehicle is not properly controlled.
Who’s affected
Owners of Freightliner M2 Business Class trucks (model years 2010-2017) with specific brake calipers and spring suspensions are affected. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk during braking.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your Freightliner M2 Business Class truck was manufactured between January 6, 2010, and February 29, 2016. The recall applies to specific models with Bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA
Call 1-800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule a free brake caliper correction.
Get Caliper Correction
Dealers will correct the caliper orientation for free if needed to prevent brake contact with suspension.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 6 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is there a deadline to fix my truck?
The recall began on June 8, 2016, but the fix is available immediately with no deadline specified.
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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 #16V206000 (December 4, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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