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Safety recall · 22V118000

Service brakes: drum Freightliner recall

Daimler Trucks North America reported this recall to NHTSA on March 2, 2022. It covers about 11 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
22V118000
Reported
Mar 2, 2022
Vehicles
11
Area
Brakes

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Freightliner M2 vehicles. The brake drum may contact the hub assembly, causing the brake drum to crack.

The risk

A cracked brake drum can cause a loss of brake function and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

All vehicles have been remedied, therefore no owner notification letters are necessary. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-920.

Contacts

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.nhtsa.gov.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 22V118000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
2020 Freightliner Business Class M2812C
2021 Freightliner Business Class M2214D
2022 Freightliner Business Class M2110C

Questions

Is the 22V118000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. Daimler Trucks North America's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 22V118000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 22V118000 announced?

Daimler Trucks North America reported it to NHTSA on March 2, 2022. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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