Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V220000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V220000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 1,460 affected units, QUICK RELEASE VALVES/HALDEX/MERITOR WABCO, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V220000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2009-06-12T00:00:00

Subject: Quick release valves/haldex/meritor wabco

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,460

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-553

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Consequence Summary: Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 09V220000

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