Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks Recalled 1 My 2009 Freightliner Custom Chassis X-Line Motor Home Chassis Equipped With Bendix Front Air Disc Brakes. The Front Air Disc Brakes May Have Been Contaminated With Grease Between The Piston Head/Plate And The Diaphragm. When Braking Pressure Is Applied, The Grease May Allow The Piston Head/Plate To Slip Off Center And Catch On The Reducing Ring Of The Service Chamber.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
X-LINE
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
08V666000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Disc
Effect Of Defect
The Catching Of The Piston Head/Plate On The Reducing Ring May Lock Up The Corresponding Front Air Disc Brake Which May Impact The Operator’S Ability To Steer Or Control The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
Dealers Replaced Both Front Air Disc Brakes Service Chambers. The Vehicle Was Repaired On September 5, 2008. No Further Action Is Required On This Recall.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20080604
End Of Manufacture
20080604
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20080904
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20081216
Make Campaign Number
FL-541