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2012-2013 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others recall: quick release valve

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on April 24, 2012. It covers about 3,116 vehicles.

vehicles affected
3,116
reported
Apr 24, 2012
owners notified
Jun 27, 2012
related complaints
3

Service brakes, air: supply: quick release valve

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 12V178000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.

2012 Freightliner 108SD2013 Freightliner 108SD2012 Freightliner Business Class M22013 Freightliner Business Class M22012 Freightliner Cascadia2013 Freightliner Cascadia2012 Freightliner Coronado2013 Freightliner Coronado

Questions about recall 12V178000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Freightliner 108SD, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others quick release valve?

Yes. Recall 12V178000, reported on April 24, 2012, covers about 3,116 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 12V178000?

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.

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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