Recall 08V-029: 2008 FCCC XCR, 2008 Freightliner Cascadia and 2 more

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for service brakes, air, reported to NHTSA on Jan 28, 2008, covering about 473 vehicles.

NHTSA number
08V-029
Report date
Jan 28, 2008
Vehicles affected
473
Owners notified
Jun 6, 2008

The problem

On certain trucks and motor homes chassis, incorrect fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness.

The risk

Reduced brake effectiveness could lead to a vehicle crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if incorrect bolts were used. If incorrect bolts are found, vehicles will be inspected for possible additional damage and repaired as required. The recall began on june 6, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks north america at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Dtna recall no. Fl-521.customers 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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentService Brakes, Air › Disc
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number08V029000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
FCCC XCR2008All years
Freightliner Cascadia2008All years
Freightliner Century Class2008All years
Freightliner Columbia2008All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 08V-029?

On certain trucks and motor homes chassis, incorrect fasteners may not provide adequate clamping force between the brake caliper and brake anchor plate potentially resulting in reduced brake effectiveness.

How is recall 08V-029 fixed?

Dealers will inspect the vehicles to determine if incorrect bolts were used. If incorrect bolts are found, vehicles will be inspected for possible additional damage and repaired as required. The recall began on june 6, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks north america at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.