NHTSA Recall 09V220000: Quick release valve (service brakes)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,460 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the FCCC B2.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V220000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-553 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Report received | June 12, 2009 |
| Owner notification | August 12, 2009 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Safety risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. The safety recall began on august 12, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. Fl-553.owners 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 09V220000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC B2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling 7500 | 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling 8500 | 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling 9500 | 2009, 2010 |
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.