Recall 09V220000: 2009–2010 Freightliner Columbia and 6 other models

Report received

Jun 12, 2009

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

1,460vehicles

Model years

2009–2010

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

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.

Possible consequence

Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2009 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2010 Fccc B20 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner Cascadia19 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner Columbia2 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner FLD0 complaints
• 2009 Freightliner M23 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner M21 complaints
• 2009 Sterling 85001 complaints
• 2010 Sterling 85000 complaints
• 2009 Sterling 95000 complaints
• 2010 Sterling 95000 complaints