Freightliner 122sd 2015

• Recall 155241 [USA]: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2006-2020 freightliner columbia, 2006-2021 freightliner business class m2, 2007-2020 freightliner coronado, 2014-2021 freightliner 122 sd, 2007 sterling a 9500, 2006 freightliner argosy, 2006-2007 sterling at9500, 2008-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2006-2008 freightliner classic, 2006-2011 freightliner century class, 2006-2010 freightliner fld, and 2017 western star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment."
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 29, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl848.
  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.

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• Recall 106217 [USA]: While traveling at highway speeds, brake drag may cause loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, 108sd, 114sd, 122sd, coronado, western star 4700, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured october 6, 2014, to february 16, 2015, and equipped with haldex life seal brake chambers. The affected vehicles may experience brake drag due to an improperly seated diaphragm in the brake chamber.
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake chambers, free of charge. Owners were mailed interim notices at the end of may 2015. The recall began on september 25, 2015. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl676.
  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.

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• Recall 107219 [USA]: Improper seating can result in the valves improperly adjusting air pressure levels, thereby reducing the braking performance of the vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (daimler) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 freightliner 122sd, argosy, and cascadia trucks manufactured july 22, 2013, to october 13, 2014, equipped with wabco quick release valves with double check manufactured february 6, 2013, to april 19, 2014. The affected vehicles may have been produced with a defective valve seat installed.
  daimler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and replace the valves, free of charge. The recall began on december 30, 2015. Owners may contact daimler customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Daimler's number for this recall is fl-673.
  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.

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• Recall 104163 [USA]: The axle weak spots could cause the axle beam to bend or cause wheel separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
  Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2015 freightliner cascadia, 122sd, and business class m2 trucks manufactured march 20, 2014, through april 10, 2014. Due to an axle manufacturing error, there may be weak spots in the beam of the affected axle assemblies.
  dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the axle beams for certain manufacturing dates, and replace the ones manufactured within a certain date range, free of charge. The recall began on august 22, 2014. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-385-4357. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-662.
  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.

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• Recall 2020158 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Issue: on certain trucks equipped with "fleet engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective tape must be visible on the rear of the truck. Safety risk: reflective tape that is covered may make the truck less visible to others and could create an increased risk of a crash. Corrective actions: daimler trucks of north america (dtna) will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to an authorized dtna service facility to inspect the reflective tape. It will be moved as necessary to meet the regulations.

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• Recall 2019336 [Canada]: Lights and instruments
  Issue: on certain trucks equipped with electronic stability control (esc), the brake lights may turn on when the automatic traction control (atc) activates. Canadian regulations do not allow brake lights to turn on when the automatic traction control activates. Safety risk: brake lights that turn on when a vehicle is not slowing could confuse other drivers. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a daimler trucks north america authorized service facility. The truck will either be reprogrammed or retrofitted so the brake lights do not turn on when the automatic traction control (atc) activates.

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• Recall 2019237 [Canada]: Brakes
  Issue: certain trucks were built with air reservoir tanks that are too small in relation to the size of the air brake chambers. Canadian regulations require enough air reservoir capacity to ensure the brakes work even with heavy use or when there is a partial loss of the air system. Safety risk: reduced braking could cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash. Corrective actions: the company will notify owners by mail and instruct them to take their truck to a daimler trucks north america authorized service facility to modify the truck to ensure it meets canadian regulations.

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• Recall 2014548 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These issues could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: dealers will affect repairs as necessary.

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• Recall 2014507 [Canada]: Brakes
  On certain vehicles equipped with a wabco quick release with double check valves, used to control park/spring brake application, the valve may leak internally. This could cause unintended partial or full park/spring brake application, which could affect service brake function and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property. Correction: dealers will affect repairs.

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