NHTSA Campaign 14V758000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

Issued by Daimler Trucks North America LLC · Reported Nov 28, 2014 · 1,580 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FREIGHTLINER 108SD 2015 1,580
FREIGHTLINER 114SD 2015 1,580
FREIGHTLINER 122SD 2015 1,580
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY GLIDER 2015 1,580
FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 2015 1,580
FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER 2015 1,580
FREIGHTLINER CORONADO 2015 1,580
WESTERN STAR 4700 2015 1,580
WESTERN STAR 4900 2015 1,580

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V758000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.