2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner 108sd | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Coronado | 2013 Freightliner 108sd | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve
Published April 24, 2012 · Recall initiated: April 24, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12V178000, published April 24, 2012. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner 108sd | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Coronado | 2013 Freightliner 108sd | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2012 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2013 FREIGHTLINER 108SD | 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner 108sd | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Coronado | 2013 Freightliner 108sd | 2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2013 Freightliner Cascadia — Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V178000 on April 24, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: BUSINESS CLASS M2.