Safety Recall NHTSA · 08V666000 Reported December 16, 2008

T-14 service brake chamber/bendix

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Service Brakes, Air · 1 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
08V666000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-541
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
1
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 16, 2008

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks recalled 1 my 2009 freightliner custom chassis x-line motor home chassis equipped with bendix front air disc brakes. The front air disc brakes may have been contaminated with grease between the piston head/plate and the diaphragm. when braking pressure is applied, the grease may allow the piston head/plate to slip off center and catch on the reducing ring of the service chamber.

Safety Consequence

The catching of the piston head/plate on the reducing ring may lock up the corresponding front air disc brake which may impact the operator's ability to steer or control the vehicle.

Corrective Action

Dealers replaced both front air disc brakes service chambers. the vehicle was repaired on september 5, 2008. no further action is required on this recall.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 08V666000 or campaign FL-541.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 08V666000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 08V666000?

NHTSA recall 08V666000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on December 16, 2008. It addresses: T-14 service brake chamber/bendix. The recall affects approximately 1 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Air component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 08V666000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-541. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.