Recall 12V178000: 2012–2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 and 3 other models

Report received

Apr 24, 2012

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

3,116vehicles

Model years

2012–2013

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 (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.

Possible consequence

If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2012 Freightliner 108SD0 complaints
• 2013 Freightliner 108SD0 complaints
• 2012 Freightliner Business Class M24 complaints
• 2013 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2012 Freightliner Cascadia17 complaints
• 2013 Freightliner Cascadia7 complaints
• 2012 Freightliner Coronado1 complaints
• 2013 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints