Freightliner 108sd
Model 108sd made by Freightliner got 2 recalls as well as 4 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and fuel system, diesel. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and service brakes, air.
Model 2012
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 13V074000 | Daimler Trucks North America | from 12/03/2011 to 10/12/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 161 | ODI | Daimler Trucks North America | 03/04/2013 | 03/07/2013 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 business class m2, 108sd, 114sd vehicle chassis, manufactured from december 3, 2011, through october 12, 2012 and equipped with a smartplex switch hub module. residue left over in the manufacturing process of the switch hub module may lead to intermittent shorts and energizing of certain switch hub module outputs. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the module is energized, the module may inadvertently activate body equipment or features, increasing the risk of injury to the vehicle operator or increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace any of the affected modules free of charge. the recall will begin on april 29, 2013. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-639.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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V178000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 02/03/2012 to 03/02/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 3116 | 06/27/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/24/2012 | 04/24/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012. the quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. if the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-625.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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| FSB-49-33 | 05/01/2012 | 10044351 | Freightliner: excessive white crystal or powder around def fitting, caused by evaporation of def when exposed to air and/or dampness, indicates a leak in diesel exhaust fluid or improper installation or damaged connectors would have leaks | 06/13/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | |||||
| FSB-49-32 | 09/01/2012 | 10046782 | Freightliner: the tank may crystallize around float if the diesel exhaust fluid (def) system sits for any extended length of time, causing float to stick and requires cleaning of level sending unit tube before an inaccurate reading is dis | 10/23/2012 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM | |||||
| FSB-49-32 | 09/01/2012 | 10046782 | Freightliner: the tank may crystallize around float if the diesel exhaust fluid (def) system sits for any extended length of time, causing float to stick and requires cleaning of level sending unit tube before an inaccurate reading is dis | 10/23/2012 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
| FSB-42-67 | 05/01/2012 | 10044781 | Freightliner: on some trucks, whenever brakes are applied, the truck would experience severe shimmy or shaking. models fld conventional, century class conventional, argosy coe, columbia, coronado, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd/114s | 07/27/2012 | |