NHTSA Campaign 08V029000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC
Issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported Jan 28, 2008 · 473 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | XCR | 2008 | 473 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA | 2008 | 473 |
| FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY CLASS | 2008 | 473 |
| FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA | 2008 | 473 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 08V029000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.