Recall 08V-159: 2008 Freightliner Argosy, 2008 Freightliner Argosy RHD and 7 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for parking brake, reported to NHTSA on Apr 9, 2008, covering about 900 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling 900 my 2008 freightliner argosy, argosy rhd, cascadia, columbia, century st, coronado, sterling acterra, l-line and western star 4900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
The risk
If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reservoir failure, air pressure can leak past the lodged double check valve thereby depleting the secondary reservoir, causing reduced ability for modulating the service emergency brakes increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the mv-3 dash valve for the production date code. Valves in the affected production lots will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on october 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler recall no. Fl-528.customers may 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
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Parking Brake › Conventional › Air |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 08V159000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Argosy | 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Argosy RHD | 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Century ST | 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2008 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2008 | All years |
| Sterling Acterra | 2008 | All years |
| Sterling L-Line | 2008 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2008 | All 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-159?
Daimler trucks is recalling 900 my 2008 freightliner argosy, argosy rhd, cascadia, columbia, century st, coronado, sterling acterra, l-line and western star 4900 trucks equipped with bendix mv-3 dash control valves. The molded valve body has an incorrect core pin in the injection mold causing the valve body to be oversized in the double check valve area. This condition can allow the rubber double check valve to become lodged in the body opening under certain circumstances.
How is recall 08V-159 fixed?
Dealers will inspect the mv-3 dash valve for the production date code. Valves in the affected production lots will be replaced free of charge. The recall began on october 9, 2008. Owners may contact daimler trucks 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.