Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V242000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V242000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 2,287 affected units, HYDRAULIC BRAKE CALIPER, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner custom chassis incomplete motorhome chassis manufactured from march 18, 2005, through july 19, 2011, equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brake. hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, and dtna dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 7, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V242000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2012-05-30T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic brake caliper
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 2,287

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-628
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner custom chassis incomplete motorhome chassis manufactured from march 18, 2005, through july 19, 2011, equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brake. hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Consequence Summary: Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, and dtna dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. the safety recall began on november 7, 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

Metadata

SID: row-km2w_5vhw_er5a
NHTSA ID: 12V242000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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