Freightliner Classic XL, FLD Classic, FLD SD (2008): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 08V031000 · Jan 28, 2008 · Daimler Trucks North America
141
vehicles affected
141
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08V031000
- Date
- Jan 28, 2008
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 141
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Pedals and linkages
- Model years
- 2008
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE JAM NUTS ON THE BRAKE PUSHROD BETWEEN THE PEDAL AND THE BRAKE VALVE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED. THESE NUTS SECURE THE ADJUSTMENT OF THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD.
What can happen
THIS COULD RESULT IN A GRADUAL LOSS IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE LEADING TO A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
3 models, 3 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Classic XL | 2008 |
| Freightliner | FLD Classic | 2008 |
| Freightliner | FLD SD | 2008 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 08V031000?
3 models: Freightliner Classic XL (2008), Freightliner FLD Classic (2008), Freightliner FLD SD (2008), about 141 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 08V031000?
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND CORRECT THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 19, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
What can happen?
THIS COULD RESULT IN A GRADUAL LOSS IN BRAKING PERFORMANCE LEADING TO A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.