Recall 12V242000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
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.
Safety 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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | FCCC | MC |
| 2005 | FCCC | MCL |
| 2006 | FCCC | MC |
| 2006 | FCCC | MCL |
| 2007 | FCCC | MC |
| 2007 | FCCC | MCL |
| 2008 | FCCC | MC |
| 2008 | FCCC | MCL |
| 2009 | FCCC | MC |
| 2009 | FCCC | MCL |
| 2010 | FCCC | MC |
| 2010 | FCCC | MCL |
| 2011 | FCCC | MC |
| 2011 | FCCC | MCL |
| 2012 | FCCC | MC |
| 2012 | FCCC | MCL |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.