Recall 14V758000: 2015 Freightliner 108SD, 2015 Freightliner 114SD, 2015 Freightliner 122SD +6 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Nov 28, 2014
Vehicles affected
1,580
Models
9
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Columbia Glider, Argosy Glider, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured September 17, 2014, to November 10, 2014 equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.

The risk

While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the diaphragm if necessary, free of charge. Owners were sent an interim notice on January 27, 2015. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-676.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Details

NHTSA campaign
14V758000
Manufacturer campaign
FL-676
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Owner letters
Sep 25, 2015
Components
Service brakes, air:disc:chamber (Brakes)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology