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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V178📅 Apr 24, 2012

2012–2013 Freightliner 108SD & 2012–2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 + 2 more recall: brakes

⚠️ What's 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.

💥 The risk

If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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 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
12V178000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-625
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
3,116
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 27, 2012
Built
Feb 3, 2012 – Mar 2, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-625.customers may 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 12V178 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 12V178?

2012–2013 Freightliner 108SD & 2012–2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 + 2 more. 3,116 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.