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2009-2010 Fccc B2, Freightliner Cascadia and others recall: quick release valve

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on June 12, 2009. It covers about 1,460 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,460
reported
Jun 12, 2009
owners notified
Aug 12, 2009
related complaints
4

Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 09V220000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 4 complaints about brakes problems.

2009 Fccc B22010 Fccc B22009 Freightliner Cascadia2010 Freightliner Cascadia2009 Freightliner Columbia2010 Freightliner Columbia2009 Freightliner FLD2010 Freightliner FLD2009 Freightliner M22010 Freightliner M22009 Sterling 75002010 Sterling 7500

Questions about recall 09V220000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Fccc B2, Freightliner Cascadia and others quick release valve?

Yes. Recall 09V220000, reported on June 12, 2009, covers about 1,460 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V220000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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