Thursday, January 31, 2008
RECALL: FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS (BRAKES)
Make / Models : Model/Build Years:
FCCC / XCR 2008
FREIGHTLINER / CASCADIA 2008
FREIGHTLINER / CENTURY CLASS 2008
FREIGHTLINER / COLUMBIA 2008
Manufacturer : DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date : JAN 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V029000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, INCORRECT FASTENERS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
Consequence:
REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED. IF INCORRECT BOLTS ARE FOUND, VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE AND REPAIRED AS REQUIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
DTNA RECALL NO. FL-521. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
FCCC / XCR 2008
FREIGHTLINER / CASCADIA 2008
FREIGHTLINER / CENTURY CLASS 2008
FREIGHTLINER / COLUMBIA 2008
Manufacturer : DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Mfr's Report Date : JAN 17, 2008
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 08V029000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Potential Number Of Units Affected :
Summary:
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, INCORRECT FASTENERS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.
Consequence:
REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED. IF INCORRECT BOLTS ARE FOUND, VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE AND REPAIRED AS REQUIRED. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Notes:
DTNA RECALL NO. FL-521. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.
