FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (2016) Tires: Risk of tire failure from overload
Daimler Trucks North America recalls 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 Business Class trucks with front tires that may fail due to overload, increasing crash risk. Owners must get higher capacity tires free.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The operator may unintentionally overload the tires, possibly causing tire failure thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 Business Class trucks that have front tires with lower load capacity than the truck's axle. This could cause tire failure and increase crash risk if the truck is overloaded. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226948-freightliner-business-class-m2-2016-tires-risk-of-tire-failure.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226948-freightliner-business-class-m2-2016-tires-risk-of-tire-failure · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #16V207000
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“FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 (2016) Tires: Risk of tire failure from overload.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226948-freightliner-business-class-m2-2016-tires-risk-of-tire-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #16V207000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V207000).
Why it’s dangerous
The truck's front axle is designed to handle 20,000 pounds, but the installed Bridgestone R249 tires have a lower maximum load capacity. If the truck is overloaded, the tires may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 Business Class trucks with front axles rated for 20,000 pounds but fitted with lower-capacity tires. Drivers of these trucks are most at risk when carrying heavy loads.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2016 FREIGHTLINER M2 Business Class truck was manufactured between June 10, 2015, and October 1, 2015. The front tires may be Bridgestone R249 with a lower load capacity than the axle.
- Brand
Daimler Trucks North America- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact DTNA Customer Service
Call 800-547-0712 to confirm your truck is affected and schedule tire replacement.
Get Higher Capacity Tires
Dealers will replace your front tires with tires that have a higher load capacity, free of charge.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
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.
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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 #16V207000 (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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