NHTSA Campaign 12V242000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA · Reported May 30, 2012 · 2,287 vehicles affected
What's wrong
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2012 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS INCOMPLETE MOTORHOME CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 18, 2005, THROUGH JULY 19, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH BOSCH HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE. HYDRAULIC BRAKE EQUIPPED MOTORHOME CHASSIS EXPOSED TO LONG PERIODS OF TIME OF NON-DRIVING MAY EXPERIENCE DIAMETRICAL BRAKE CALIPER PISTON GROWTH AND REDUCED PISTON TO BORE CLEARANCE POTENTIALLY LEADING TO BRAKE DRAG AND OVERHEATING RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE.
Consequence
REDUCED BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DTNA DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 7, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCCC | MC | 2005 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MC | 2006 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MC | 2007 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MC | 2008 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MC | 2009 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MC | 2010 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MC | 2011 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MC | 2012 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2005 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2006 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2007 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2008 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2009 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2010 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2011 | 2,287 |
| FCCC | MCL | 2012 | 2,287 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V242000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.