NHTSA Recall 12V178000: Quick release valve (service brakes)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,116 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V178000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-625 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › QUICK RELEASE VALVE |
| Report received | April 24, 2012 |
| Owner notification | June 27, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012. The quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. If the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function.
Safety risk
If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-625.customers may 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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V178000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2012, 2013 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2012, 2013 |
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.