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Campaign 12V178 Posted April 24, 2012 3,116 units

2012-2013 Freightliner Trucks Recall 12V178: Brake Valve

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V178 covers 3,116 2012-2013 Freightliner 108SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, and Coronado trucks with faulty quick-release brake valves.

Freightliner is recalling 3,116 2012-2013 Business Class M2, Coronado, 108SD, and Cascadia vehicles because a Haldex quick release valve cover can separate from the valve body. If that happens, the front brakes can stop functioning, increasing stopping distance and crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once Freightliner makes it available.

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What's wrong?

The quick release valve is part of the air brake system on 2012-2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, Coronado, 108SD, and Cascadia trucks. It releases air pressure from the brake circuit when the driver lets off the brake pedal, so the brakes release cleanly and the system is ready for the next stop.

These trucks were built with a Haldex quick release valve whose cover was not correctly manufactured. The cover is supposed to stay attached to the valve body. If it separates, the valve no longer controls air flow as designed, and the front brakes can stop functioning.

There is no warning sign before failure. A driver does not get a listed noise, light, pedal change, or other symptom from the recall filing before the valve cover separates.

Who's affected?

Covers 4 Freightliner truck lines from the 2012 and 2013 model years, all tied to the same brake-system quick release valve.

2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 brake system
2013 Freightliner Coronado brake system
2012 Freightliner 108SD brake system
2012 Freightliner Cascadia brake system
2012 Freightliner Coronado brake system
Units affected3,116

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.

What's the safety risk?

This brake system defect can lengthen stopping distance, which increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, contact a Freightliner dealer and drive cautiously until the recall work is done. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, Coronado, 108SD, or Cascadia is included in this recall.
  2. Confirm whether DTNA mailed the owner notice, then call Freightliner customer service at 1-800-547-0712 with recall number 12V178.
  3. Contact a franchised Freightliner service facility and ask whether the free quick-release-valve replacement is open for your VIN.
  4. Schedule the quick-release-valve replacement that fixes the valve-cover defect linked to front brake loss and longer stopping distance.
  5. Bring the recall notice if you have it, and reference recall number 12V178 when you arrive.
  6. Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking when traffic allows.

What happens at the repair

At the dealer, a Freightliner technician checks the Haldex quick release valve and replaces the valve where necessary. The work addresses the valve cover defect described in the recall. Parts and labor are covered under the recall once the repair is available. The source record says DTNA planned owner notification and the safety recall before June 15, 2012, but it does not list a current remedy status in this input.

Timeline

April 24, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
June 27, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V178?

Recall 12V178 covers 3,116 2012-2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, Coronado, 108SD, and Cascadia vehicles with a Haldex quick release valve defect. The valve cover can separate from the valve body, leaving the front brakes unable to function and increasing crash risk.

What should I do if my 2012-2013 Freightliner Business Class M2, Coronado, 108SD, or Cascadia is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V178. If it is, contact a Freightliner authorized service facility and ask for the quick release valve inspection and replacement. Reference recall number 12V178 when you call. The repair is free.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost. Freightliner authorized service facilities will replace the quick release valve where necessary free of charge, including parts and labor.

What is the safety risk in recall 12V178?

The safety risk is longer stopping distance from loss of front brake function. If the quick release valve cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes can fail to work as designed, increasing the risk of a crash.

What if I bought this Freightliner used?

The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Freightliner is included, then contact a Freightliner authorized service facility and reference recall number 12V178.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V178000
Freightliner customer service1-800-547-0712
NHTSA recall #12V178
NHTSA recall # (full)12V178000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →