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Freightliner, Western Star 2015 Service Brakes, Air recall

Recalled November 28, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V758000 · Freightliner

Hazard
While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
1,580 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Freightliner 108SD · Freightliner 114SD · Freightliner 122SD · Freightliner 4700 · Freightliner 4900 · Freightliner ARGOSY GLIDER · Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2 · Freightliner COLUMBIA GLIDER · Freightliner CORONADO
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →

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