01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2015 Freightliner 122SD recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V214000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- April 14, 2020
- Potential units
- 63,175campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".
Why it matters: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Owner notification: May 29, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
NHTSA 15V185000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- March 30, 2015
- Potential units
- 3,732campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured October 6, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Why it matters: 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 replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices at the end of May 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 FL676.
Owner notification: September 25, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
NHTSA 14V758000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- November 28, 2014
- Potential units
- 1,580campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: September 25, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
NHTSA 14V717000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- November 10, 2014
- Potential units
- 2,618campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: December 30, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
NHTSA 14V367000
- Component
- STEERING, SUSPENSION
- Report received
- June 25, 2014
- Potential units
- 192campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, 122SD, and Business Class M2 trucks manufactured March 20, 2014, through April 10, 2014. Due to an axle manufacturing error, there may be weak spots in the beam of the affected axle assemblies.
Why it matters: The axle weak spots could cause the axle beam to bend or cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams for certain manufacturing dates, and replace the ones manufactured within a certain date range, free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2014. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-385-4357. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-662.
Owner notification: August 22, 2014 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC
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