NHTSA Recall 08V666000: Disc (service brakes)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1 vehicles. It affects 2009 Freightliner X-Line.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V666000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-541 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › DISC |
| Report received | December 16, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 4, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 08V666000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner X-Line | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.