NHTSA Recall 12V242000: Service brakes, hydraulic
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,287 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the FCCC Mc.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V242000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-628 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received | May 30, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 7, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner custom chassis incomplete motorhome chassis manufactured from march 18, 2005, through july 19, 2011, equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brake. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
Safety risk
Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and dtna dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 7, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-628.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 12V242000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC Mc | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| FCCC Mcl | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.