NHTSA Recall 15V185000: Service brakes, air
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,732 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V185000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL676 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR |
| Report received | March 30, 2015 |
| Owner notification | September 25, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Business Class M2, 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Coronado, Western Star 4700, and Western Star 4900 trucks manufactured October 6, 2014, to February 16, 2015, and equipped with Haldex Life Seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
Safety risk
While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices at the end of May 2015. The recall began on September 25, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL676.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2015 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2015 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2015 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2015 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2015 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2015 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2015 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2015 |
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.