2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS Recall - Campaign #08V029000

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2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS RECALL - #08V029000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : DISC

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, INCORRECT FASTENERS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS.

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Vehicle 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Manufactured between 1/1/2007 - 11/19/2007 Recalled on 1/28/2008 Influenced by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Owners Notified on 6/6/2008 # Affected 473 Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, INCORRECT FASTENERS MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLAMPING FORCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE ANCHOR PLATE POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS. Consequences REDUCED BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE VEHICLES TO DETERMINE IF INCORRECT BOLTS WERE USED. IF INCORRECT BOLTS ARE FOUND, VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED FOR POSSIBLE ADDITIONAL DAMAGE AND REPAIRED AS REQUIRED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA AT 1-800-547-0712. Notes DTNA RECALL NO. FL-521.CUSTOMERS 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. See also 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS Recall for EQUIPMENT 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY CLASS Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING