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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V220📅 Jun 12, 2009

2009–2010 Freightliner B2 & 2009–2010 Freightliner Cascadia + 6 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

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 fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V220000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-553
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
1,460
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 12, 2009
Built
Jun 11, 2008 – Dec 16, 2008
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. FL-553.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V220 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V220?

2009–2010 Freightliner B2 & 2009–2010 Freightliner Cascadia + 6 more. 1,460 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.