FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2017: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V402000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-08-24 2017-06-26 2017-06-29

Production Dates: 2014-12-16 - 2017-04-27

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-740

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1550

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America "DTNA" is recalling certain 2015-2017 Freightliner M2 Business Class, 108SD, and 114SD vehicles. The affected vehicles might not have a required check valve installed in one of the ports of the spring brake modulation valve. Without the valve, the primary air system is not isolated from the secondary air system.

Consequence

A rapid loss of air pressure in the secondary system could cause a similar rapid loss of pressure in the primary system, which may lead to a sudden application of the parking brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles, installing a check valve, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on August 24, 2017. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-740.

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.