Recall 08V029000: 2008 Freightliner Century Class and 3 other models

Report received

Jan 28, 2008

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

473vehicles

Model years

2008

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain trucks and motor homes chassis, incorrect fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness.

Possible consequence

Reduced brake effectiveness could lead to a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if incorrect bolts were used. If incorrect bolts are found, vehicles will be inspected for possible additional damage and repaired as required. The recall began on june 6, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks north america at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2008 Fccc XCR1 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Cascadia8 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Century Class0 complaints
• 2008 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints