CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
- Risk
- An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some heavy trucks may have an air brake reservoir (tank) that is too small to meet federal brake standards. If the reservoir does not hold enough air, braking effectiveness can be reduced, which increases the risk of a crash.
Dealers will add air reservoir capacity to affected vehicles. The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. You can also contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712, referencing recall FL-815, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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