Recalls for your 2012 Freightliner 108sd

Recalls for 2012 Freightliner 108sd

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DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE


Posted on: 2012-04-24
Description
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012.  The quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body.  If the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function.  

Consequence
If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge.  The safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-625.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM


Posted on: 2013-03-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module.  Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.

Consequence
If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge.  The recall began on april 29, 2013.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-639.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #3 - EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL


Posted on: 2013-03-07
Description
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module.  Residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs.

Consequence
If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge.  The recall began on april 29, 2013.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-639.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER


Posted on: 2016-04-12
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 freightliner m2 business class, 108sd, 114sd, and columbia trucks manufactured from january 6, 2010, through february 29, 2016, equipped with certain bendix rear disk brakes and spring suspensions.  The rear disk brake caliper may have been installed incorrectly, thus allowing the caliper to contact the suspension.

Consequence
Caliper contact with the spring suspension may reduce the braking effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will correct the orientation of the rear brake calipers, as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began on june 8, 2016.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's recall number for this campaign is fl-705.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

DEFECT #5 - TIRES


Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2021 freightliner sd 108, freightliner sd 114, 2016-2020 freightliner coronado, 2013 western star 6900, 2013-2022 western star 4700, western star 4900, and 2022 49x vehicles.  The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the tire and rim association or tire manufacturer.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.

Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed on april 22, 2022.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall fl-908.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.  

DEFECT #6 - TIRES


Posted on: 2021-11-18
Description
Daimler trucks north america, llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2012-2021 freightliner sd 108, freightliner sd 114, 2016-2020 freightliner coronado, 2013 western star 6900, 2013-2022 western star 4700, western star 4900, and 2022 49x vehicles.  The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the tire and rim association or tire manufacturer.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 120, wheels and rims-other than passenger cars.

Consequence
Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.  

Corrective Action
Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters were mailed january 14, 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed on april 22, 2022.  Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712.  Dtna's number for this recall fl-908.

Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.