NHTSA Recall 08V666000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V666000; Date: Dec. 16, 2008
The catching of the piston head/plate on the reducing ring may lock up the corresponding front air disc brake which may impact the operator's ability to steer or control the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Freightliner X-line
Component: Service Brakes, Air:disc
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 1
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks recalled 1 my 2009 freightliner custom chassis x-line motor home chassis equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. When braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the service chamber.
How to Fix:
Dealers replaced both front air disc brakes service chambers. The vehicle was repaired on September 5, 2008. No further action is required on this recall.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-541. 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: Sep 4, 2008
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