NHTSA Recall 19V370000: Reservoir/tank (service brakes)
Daimler Trucks North America LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 741 vehicles. It affects 20 models including the Freightliner 108SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 19V370000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-815 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › RESERVOIR/TANK |
| Report received | May 14, 2019 |
| Owner notification | June 25, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Safety risk
An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. Owner letters were mailed on November 29, 2021. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
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 19V370000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 108SD | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Freightliner 114SD | 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner 122SD | 2014 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Freightliner Classic XL | 2010 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 |
| Freightliner FL80 Business Class | 2004, 2005 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2010 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Freightliner M2 Business Class | 2018, 2019 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2005, 2006, 2007 |
| Sterling L7500 | 2007 |
| Sterling L8500 | 2006, 2007 |
| Sterling L9500 | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
| Sterling LT7500 | 2007 |
| Sterling LT8500 | 2007 |
| Sterling LT9500 | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2014, 2015 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2015 |
| Western Star 6900 | 2006 |
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.