Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 14V659000

Power train: clutch assembly

Daimler Trucks North America LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2014-10-21.

Recall campaignNHTSA 14V659000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
391
Reported to NHTSA
2014-10-21
Owners notified
2014-12-08

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2 trucks manufactured May 27, 2014, to September 25, 2014, and equipped with certain models of Eaton Fuller 365mm clutches. Due to an incorrect clutch-release bearing component, the affected clutches may not disengage as needed.

Safety risk

The loss of clutch function could cause unintended motion or extend stopping distance, increasing the risk of vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the clutches, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on December 8, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-670.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
FREIGHTLINER Business Class M22015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.