NHTSA Recall 08V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V029000; Date: Jan. 28, 2008
Reduced brake effectiveness could lead to a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Fccc XCR; 2008 Freightliner Cascadia; 2008 Freightliner Century Class; 2008 Freightliner Columbia
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 473
Recall Summary:
On certain trucks and motor homes chassis, incorrect fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness.
How to Fix:
Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if incorrect bolts were used. If incorrect bolts are found, vehicles will be inspected for possible additional damage and repaired as required. The recall began on June 6, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks north America at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dtna recall no. Fl-521. Customers may also 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 6, 2008
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