Recall 09V-220
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2009 to 2010 Sterling 7500 and 2 other models: Service brakes, air (supply, quick release valve).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 09V-220
- Reported
- June 12, 2009
- Vehicles affected
- 1,460 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
The risk
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. The safety recall began on august 12, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. Fl-553.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Sterling 7500 2009 to 2010
- Sterling 8500 2009 to 2010
- Sterling 9500 2009 to 2010