Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V178000 Reported April 24, 2012

Quick release valve

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Service Brakes, Air · 3,116 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V178000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-625
Component
Service Brakes, Air
Vehicles Affected
3,116
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 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.

Safety Consequence

If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

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.

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 12V178000 or campaign FL-625.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V178000

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

What is recall 12V178000?

NHTSA recall 12V178000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on April 24, 2012. It addresses: Quick release valve. The recall affects approximately 3,116 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 12V178000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-625. 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.