2016–2017 Freightliner 114SD, 2016–2017 Freightliner Business Class M2 Recall: Brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly…
NHTSA campaign 16V658000 · Service Brakes, Air · filed Sep 13, 2016 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class and 114 SD trucks manufactured March 10, 2015, to July 11, 2016. The brake caliper mounting bolts on the affected vehicles may be incorrectly torqued, allowing the bolts to loosen and detach.
The risk
If the brake caliper mounting bolts loosen or detach, braking ability may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what 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.
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.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 114SD | 2016, 2017 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2016, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 16V658000 (manufacturer number FL-722). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.