Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FCCC
Model Of Vehicle
B2
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V220000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve
Effect Of Defect
MalfunCTIon Of The Air Brake System Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20080611
End Of Manufacture
20081216
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1460
Date Owners Notified
20090812
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
20090612
Make Campaign Number
FL-553