Recall 14V758000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER

Report Date
20141128
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CHAMBER
Affected Vehicles
9 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

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

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