FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2015: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V717000

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2014-12-30 2014-11-10 2014-11-10

Production Dates: 2013-07-22 - 2014-10-13

Manufacturers Involved: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-673

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2618

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Daimler Trucks North America LLC "Daimler" is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Freightliner 122SD, Argosy, and Cascadia trucks manufactured July 22, 2013, to October 13, 2014, equipped with Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to April 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.

Consequence

Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Daimler customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Daimler's number for this recall is FL-673.

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.