DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall 12V242
Safety Recall
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Units affected
- 2,287
- Recall opened
- May 30, 2012
- Owner notification
- Nov 7, 2012
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-628
- Type
- Vehicle
This recall resulted from an investigation: PE12004: Diminished Brake Performance
Affected vehicles (2)
- FCCC MC2005–2012
- FCCC MCL2005–2012
Component / system
Defect
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.
Risk / 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.
Documents
Source: NHTSA campaign 12V242000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.