Recall 12V-242: 2005–2012 FCCC MC, 2005–2012 FCCC MCL
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 30, 2012, covering about 2,287 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks north america (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner custom chassis incomplete motorhome chassis manufactured from march 18, 2005, through july 19, 2011, equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brake. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
The risk
Reduced brake performance may lead to a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dtna will notify owners, and dtna dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 7, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-628.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 12V242000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC MC | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| FCCC MCL | 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | 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 12V-242?
Daimler trucks north america (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner custom chassis incomplete motorhome chassis manufactured from march 18, 2005, through july 19, 2011, equipped with bosch hydraulic disc brake. Hydraulic brake equipped motorhome chassis exposed to long periods of time of non-driving may experience diametrical brake caliper piston growth and reduced piston to bore clearance potentially leading to brake drag and overheating resulting in reduced brake performance.
How is recall 12V-242 fixed?
Dtna will notify owners, and dtna dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. The safety recall began on november 7, 2012. Owners may contact dtna 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.