Freightliner 108Sd (2012) – 12V178000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

FREIGHTLINER

Model Of Vehicle

108SD

Year

2012

Recall Campaign Number

12V178000

Component Description

Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Quick Release Valve

Effect Of Defect

If This Condition Occurs, Increased Vehicle Stopping Distance May Result, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America

Start Of Manufacture

20120203

End Of Manufacture

20120302

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

3116

Date Owners Notified

20120627

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Date Report Received

20120424

Make Campaign Number

FL-625

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard