Freightliner Trucks Recalled for Brake Valve Cover Separation Risk
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 3,116 Freightliner trucks because a brake valve cover may separate, causing front brake failure.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to brake failure and increased crash risk, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling 3,116 model year 2012-2013 Freightliner 108SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Coronado vehicles. These trucks were manufactured between February 3, 2012, and March 2, 2012, and are equipped with a Haldex quick release valve.
The defect involves the quick release valve cover, which may not be correctly manufactured. This can allow the cover to separate from the valve body. If the cover separates, the front brakes may not function, resulting in increased vehicle stopping distance and an increased risk of a crash.
DTNA will notify owners and replace the quick release valve free of charge at authorized service facilities. The safety recall was expected to begin before June 15, 2012. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CORONADO, 108SD, CASCADIA
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Category
- Vehicle — Commercial Truck
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3,116
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (4)
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- CORONADO
- 108SD
- CASCADIA
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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