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Vehicle recall 09V220000 · June 12, 2009

Sterling 7500, Sterling 8500 and 6 more models

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…

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
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.
Consequence
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
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 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. Fl-553.OWNERS 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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
09V220000
Reported to NHTSA
June 12, 2009
Filed by
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Manufacturer campaign
FL-553
Owner notification
August 12, 2009
Vehicles potentially affected
1,460
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Service brakes, air › Supply › Quick release valve
Recall 09V220000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Has your Fccc been repaired?

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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Fccc dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.