Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain 2015-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108Sd, And 114Sd Vehicles. The Affected Vehicles Might Not Have A Required Check Valve Installed In One Of The Ports Of The Spring Brake Modulation Valve. Without The Valve, The Primary Air System Is Not Isolated From The Secondary Air System.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
108SD
Year
2015
Recall Campaign Number
17V402000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air
Effect Of Defect
A Rapid Loss Of Air Pressure In The Secondary System Could Cause A Similar Rapid Loss Of Pressure In The Primary System, Which May Lead To A Sudden Application Of The Parking Brakes. This Could Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dtna Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Inspect The Vehicles, Installing A Check Valve, As Necessary, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 24, 2017. Owners May Contact Dtna Customer Service At 1-800-745-8000. Dtna’S Number For This Recall Is Fl-740.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America Llc
Start Of Manufacture
20141216
End Of Manufacture
20170427
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1550
Date Owners Notified
20170824
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20170626
Make Campaign Number
FL-740