NHTSA recall 12V178000
Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Freightliner 108SD and 3 more
The defect
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.
The risk
If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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.