Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V178000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V178000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 3,116 affected units, QUICK RELEASE VALVE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012. the quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. if the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V178000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-04-24T00:00:00

Subject: Quick release valve

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 3,116

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-625

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012. the quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. if the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function.

Consequence Summary: If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012. owners may contact dtna 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: 12V178000

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