Recall 14V717000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

Report Date
20141110
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Freightliner 122SD, Argosy, and Cascadia trucks manufactured July 22, 2013, to October 13, 2014, equipped with Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check manufactured February 6, 2013, to April 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.

Safety Consequence

Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on December 30, 2015. Owners may contact Daimler customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Daimler's number for this recall is FL-673.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2014 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
2014 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
2014 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
2015 FREIGHTLINER 122SD
2015 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY
2015 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.