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2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbia

AG72395 license plate is registered to a 2005 FREIGHTLINER Columbia in Pennsylvania state. This FREIGHTLINER Columbia is a Conventional Cab Truck Tractor and is manufactured by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.
Body Class Conventional Cab Truck Tractor
Vehicle Type TRUCK
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC
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BodyCabType MDHD: Conventional
BodyClass Truck-Tractor
BrakeSystemType Air
BusFloorConfigType Not Applicable
BusType Not Applicable
CustomMotorcycleType Not Applicable
DisplacementCC 12700.0
DisplacementCI 775.00155000310
DisplacementL 12.7
DriveType 6x4
EngineConfiguration In-Line
EngineCylinders 6
EngineModel Detroit Series 60
ErrorCode 0
ErrorText 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelTypePrimary Diesel
GVWR Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Make FREIGHTLINER
MakeID 450
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC
ManufacturerId 1024
Model Columbia
ModelID 2482
ModelYear 2005
MotorcycleChassisType Not Applicable
MotorcycleSuspensionType Not Applicable
NCSABodyType Truck-tractor (Cab only, or with any number of trailing unit; any weight)
NCSAMake Freightliner
NCSAModel Medium/Heavy - CBE
PlantCity CLEVELAND
PlantCountry UNITED STATES (USA)
PlantState NORTH CAROLINA
Series 120
TrailerBodyType Not Applicable
TrailerType Not Applicable
VehicleType TRUCK

2011 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia

AG72395 license plate is registered to a 2011 FREIGHTLINER Cascadia in Pennsylvania state. This FREIGHTLINER Cascadia is a Conventional Cab Truck Tractor and is manufactured by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC.
Body Class Conventional Cab Truck Tractor
Vehicle Type TRUCK
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC
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BodyCabType MDHD: Conventional
BodyClass Truck-Tractor
BrakeSystemType Air & Hydraulic
BusFloorConfigType Not Applicable
BusType Not Applicable
CustomMotorcycleType Not Applicable
DisplacementCC 14800.0
DisplacementCI 903.15141260203
DisplacementL 14.8
DriveType 6x4
EngineConfiguration In-Line
EngineCylinders 6
EngineModel Detroit Diesel DD15
ErrorCode 0
ErrorText 0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct
FuelTypePrimary Diesel
GVWR Class 8: 33,001 lb and above (14,969 kg and above)
Make FREIGHTLINER
MakeID 450
Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA LLC
ManufacturerId 1024
Model Cascadia
ModelID 2501
ModelYear 2011
MotorcycleChassisType Not Applicable
MotorcycleSuspensionType Not Applicable
NCSABodyType Truck-tractor (Cab only, or with any number of trailing unit; any weight)
NCSAMake Freightliner
NCSAModel Medium/Heavy - CBE
Note 125" sleepercab
PlantCity CLEVELAND
PlantCountry UNITED STATES (USA)
PlantState NORTH CAROLINA
TrailerBodyType Not Applicable
TrailerType Not Applicable
VehicleType TRUCK
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FREIGHTLINER Columbia 2005
1. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : RESERVOIR
Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20041218
End Date Of Manufacturing 20080905
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 741
Date Owner Notified By MFR 0
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20190514
Record Creation Date 20190515
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2004-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Classic, FL80, FLD 120SD, Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, 4900, 6900, Sterling Acterra, L7500, LT7500, L8500, LT8500, L9500, and LT9500 vehicles. The vehicles may have an insufficient service brake air reservoir capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 121, "Air Brake Systems."
Consequence Summary An insufficient air reservoir volume may reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of crash.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will add air reservoir capacity to the affected vehicles. DTNA issued owners an interim notification on July 12, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-815.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. EQUIPMENT
Component Description EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20010711
End Date Of Manufacturing 20160819
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 24860
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20180411
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20171215
Record Creation Date 20171220
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence Summary In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
3. STEERING : RACK AND PINION
Component Description STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20041101
End Date Of Manufacturing 20100615
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 9689
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20120706
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20111013
Record Creation Date 20111025
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE SPOOL VALVE SEALS. A DAMAGE SPOOL VALVE SEAL MAY ALLOW HYDRAULIC FLUID TO FLOW TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT TURN PORT INSTEAD OF FLOWING TO THE RETURN PORT.
Consequence Summary THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER BEARING FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CORROSION IS FOUND, ON THE BEARING, THE BEARING WILL BE PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE RUBBER BELLOWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SEALANT ADDED BETWEEN THE BELLOWS AND THE RACK HOUSING. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED IN DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-614.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
4. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20030711
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 73500
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20120221
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110916
Record Creation Date 20110921
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 THROUGH 2008 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 11, 2003, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 28, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH EPA04 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND FUEL FILTERS MOUNTED NEAR THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE ON THE LEFT-HAND SIDE. THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE BETWEEN ENGINE MOUNTED FUEL FILTER AND ENGINE BLOCK MAY DEVELOP A SUBSTANTIAL DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Consequence Summary THIS COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND THE PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A STEEL LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINE. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON OCTOBER 28, 2011. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 21, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11C-2.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
5. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20030401
End Date Of Manufacturing 20090630
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 25362
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20090505
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20090923
Record Creation Date 20090925
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK.
Consequence Summary AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-558. 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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
6. FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20040401
End Date Of Manufacturing 20070430
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 62000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080709
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20080311
Record Creation Date 20080312
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 62,000 MY 2005-2007 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, FLD, CLASSIC, STERLING A-LINE, L-LINE, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS. A FRACTURED FUEL LINE COULD LEAK DIESEL FUEL.
Consequence Summary IF A LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, FUEL MAY IGNITE AT A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY BE SPILLED ON THE ROAD SURFACE.
Corrective Summary HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINES AND TRANSFER TUBES WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED FREE OF CHARGED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 9, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCK RECALL NO. FL-526.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.
7. STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Component Description STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20041101
End Date Of Manufacturing 20070831
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 450
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080708
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20070906
Record Creation Date 20070906
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AT THE INNER END OF THE DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD MAY BE DAMAGED IN A SHARP TURN. EXCESSIVE TIE ROD ANGLES MAY LOOSEN THE TIE ROD IN THE BALL SOCKET OR DAMAGE THE THREADED TIE ROD SOCKET ATTACHMENT TO THE STEERING RACK ON THE DRIVER SIDE. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.
Consequence Summary A FRACTURED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WILL MAKE THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL CHANGE THE FRONT AXLE STEERING STOPS TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE IN THE TIE ROD BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND STEERING COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 8, 2008, AND WILL BE MAILED IN PHASES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-513. 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.
8. STEERING : LINKAGES : TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Component Description STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20041101
End Date Of Manufacturing 20070831
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 413
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080501
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20070905
Record Creation Date 20070905
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH RACK AND PINION STEERING, THE TIE ROD ARMS MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY INSTALLED. THE THREADED END OF THE BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLY MAY FRACTURE AND SEPARATE.
Consequence Summary A FRACTURED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WILL MAKE THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR INSTALLATION OF THE STEERING ARMS. STEERING COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED ON TRUCKS THAT HAVE INCORRECTLY INSTALLED TIE ROD ARMS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 1, 2008. OWNER MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-512.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.
9. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : CHECK VALVE
Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:CHECK VALVE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20020701
End Date Of Manufacturing 20070703
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 75000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20080111
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20070716
Record Creation Date 20070716
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUS CHASSIS, HEAVY TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JULY 2002 AND JULY 3, 2007, EQUIPPED WITH BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE CONTROL VALVES. THE PARKER SCV BRASS 90 DEGREE SINGLE CHECK VALVES (SCV) WHICH ATTACH TO THE SUPPLY PORT OF A BENDIX SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE CAN BREAK APART. PIECES OF THE PARKER SCV CAN BECOME LODGED INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVE, POTENTIALLY CAUSING EITHER LEAKAGE OUT OF THE SR-7 VALVE OR PREVENTING AIR FROM PROPERLY EXHAUSTING FROM THE SR-7 VALVE. ALSO, DUE TO A MANUFACTURING DEFECT IN THE INTERNAL RUBBER CHECK VALVE INSIDE THE SR-7 SPRING BRAKE MODULATING VALVES, THE VALVES CAN BECOME DEFORMED AND NOT SEAT PROPERLY.
Consequence Summary THESE CONDITIONS COULD EITHER RESULT IN LEAKAGE AND CAUSE A DELAY IN THE APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WITHOUT WARNING OR POSSIBLY LEAD TO UNINTENDED VEHICLE ROLLAWAY OR BRAKE DRAG WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 11, 2008 TO FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS OWNERS; TO THOMAS BUILT BUS OWNERS ON FEBRUARY 1, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-504.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
10. STEERING : COLUMN
Component Description STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20041023
End Date Of Manufacturing 20060321
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 25643
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20070830
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20070703
Record Creation Date 20070705
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary CERTAIN FREIGHTLINER SCHOOL BUSES AND TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 23, 2004, TO MARCH 21, 2006. DURING THE STEERING COLUMN MANUFACTURING PROCESS TWO WELDS MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING.
Consequence Summary COLUMNS WITH TWO WELDS MISSING MAY FATIGUE AND FRACTURE AND ALLOW THE STEERING WHEEL TO PROGRESSIVELY BE MOVED OUT OF ITS NORMAL POSITION WHICH MAY CAUSE THE STEERING TO RESPOND DIFFERENTLY THAN EXPECTED. IF THIS CONDITION IS IGNORED, A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Corrective Summary FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSPECT AND REPAIR THE AFFECTED VEHICLE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 30, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-503.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
11. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20040907
End Date Of Manufacturing 20051017
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 61000
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20061218
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20060605
Record Creation Date 20060605
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence Summary IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH COVER SEAM AND DRIP ONTO THE PDM. WATER ON THE PDM CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-476.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.
12. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20040409
End Date Of Manufacturing 20051007
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 5771
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060417
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20060208
Record Creation Date 20060208
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR DIESEL ENGINES, THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY WEAR AGAINST THE SHARP EDGE OF THE CYLINDER HEAD IF NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY.
Consequence Summary THE OIL LINE MAY BE CUT ON THE CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING AN OIL LEAK AND A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Corrective Summary CATERPILLAR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH FREIGHTLINER, WILL BE CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CALL CATERPILLAR AT 309-675-6496, OR FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-471.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.
13. SUSPENSION : REAR : AXLE : SPINDLE
Component Description SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:SPINDLE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20050613
End Date Of Manufacturing 20050708
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1100
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20060411
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20051005
Record Creation Date 20051011
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary CERTAIN 2005 THOMAS BUILT FS-65 AND C-2 SCHOOL BUSES AND 2005 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, COLUMBIA, CENTURY ST, AND M2 BUSINESS CLASS TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 4 AND JULY 8, 2005. THE SPINDLES IN THE REAR AXLE HOUSING WERE OVERHEATED DURING THE HEAT TREATMENT PROCESS. INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED SPINDLES COULD RESULT IN A FRACTURE OF THE SPINDLE.
Consequence Summary INCORRECTLY HEAT TREATED SPINDLES COULD FRACTURE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Corrective Summary FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND INSPECT FOR THE HEAT TREAT DATE CODE ON THE END OF THE REAR SPINDLES AND REPLACE THE AXLE HOUSING IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON JANUARY 23, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-460.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
14. WHEELS
Component Description WHEELS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report FREIGHTLINER LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20050220
End Date Of Manufacturing 20050320
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 3500
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20051021
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg FREIGHTLINER LLC
Report Received Date 20050427
Record Creation Date 20050429
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Consequence Summary THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 21, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-448.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.
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FREIGHTLINER Cascadia 2011
1. EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 63175
Date Owner Notified By MFR 0
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20200414
Record Creation Date 20200415
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Consequence Summary The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 12, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
2. EQUIPMENT
Component Description EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20010711
End Date Of Manufacturing 20160819
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 24860
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20180411
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20171215
Record Creation Date 20171220
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Consequence Summary In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
3. EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20070327
End Date Of Manufacturing 20171121
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 438255
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20180509
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20171130
Record Creation Date 20171130
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Consequence Summary If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
4. EXTERIOR LIGHTING : BRAKE LIGHTS : SWITCH
Component Description EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20070327
End Date Of Manufacturing 20171121
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 438255
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20180509
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20171130
Record Creation Date 20171130
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2008-2018 Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, and 6900 trucks. After hard brake applications, the brake light pressure switch may not activate the brake lights with a light application of the brake pedal.
Consequence Summary If the brake lights fail to illuminate, there would not be a signal to other motorists that the vehicle is slowing, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. Daimler issued interim notifications to owners on January 22, 2018. The recall began on May 9, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-756.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
5. TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Component Description TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20100405
End Date Of Manufacturing 20130615
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 5801
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20151120
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20151001
Record Creation Date 20151001
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Consequence Summary If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
6. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20070326
End Date Of Manufacturing 20100831
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 45036
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20151008
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20150304
Record Creation Date 20150304
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Freightliner Cascadia trucks manufactured March 26, 2007, to August 31, 2010. Water may leak into the Signal-detection and Activation Module (SAM) Chassis causing corrosion which may result in electrical shorts or possible intermittent operation of trailer lights.
Consequence Summary Intermittent operation of the trailer lights may prevent other drivers from knowing that the truck is slowing or stopping, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, an electrical short in the SAM chassis may result in a a fire.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the SAM chassis for corrosion, replacing it as necessary. Any vehicle that does not have a drip shield mounted in the cab over the SAM chassis will receive one. These repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim letter was sent to owners on May 4, 2015. The recall began on October 8, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-679.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
7. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : EXHAUST SYSTEM : MANIFOLD / HEADER / MUFFLER / TAIL PIPE
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20110602
End Date Of Manufacturing 20141023
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 65
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20150212
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20141029
Record Creation Date 20141029
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks of North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Freightliner Cascadia and M2 trucks manufactured June 2, 2011 to October 23, 2014. The vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 303, "Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." Specifically, the tail pipe on these vehicles terminates under the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank and can overheat the fuel system.
Consequence Summary Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will extend the tailpipe beyond the cabinet, free of charge. The recall began Feburary 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-671.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
8. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20110602
End Date Of Manufacturing 20141023
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 65
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20150212
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20141029
Record Creation Date 20141029
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks of North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2015 Freightliner Cascadia and M2 trucks manufactured June 2, 2011 to October 23, 2014. The vehicles are not in compliance with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards No. 303, "Fuel System Integrity Of Compressed Natural Gas Vehicles." Specifically, the tail pipe on these vehicles terminates under the compressed natural gas (CNG) tank and can overheat the fuel system.
Consequence Summary Due to the area of its placement, the exhaust system forces heat around, and may overheat, the fuel system components, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will extend the tailpipe beyond the cabinet, free of charge. The recall began Feburary 12, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-671.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
9. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report Daimler Trucks North America
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20080219
End Date Of Manufacturing 20140211
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 3258
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20140412
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20140221
Record Creation Date 20140228
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America LLC (Daimler) is recalling certain model year 2008-2015 Freightliner 114SD, Cascadia, M2 Business Class, Sterling LT8500, and Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX vehicles manufactured February 19, 2008, through February 11, 2014, and equipped with Cummins Westport Model ISL G and Cummins Westport Model ISX12 G engines. Condensation in the intake manifold may freeze during cold weather conditions and interfere with the proper operation of the intake manifold pressure sensor.
Consequence Summary The sensor malfunction could induce elevated exhaust temperatures or flames from the exhaust pipe, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire or burn injury to a person near the exhaust pipe.
Corrective Summary Cummins and Cummins Westport will notify owners, and authorized Cummins service facilities will upload a new ECM calibration, free of charge. The recall began on April 12, 2014. Customers may contact Daimler at 1-800-385-4357 or Cummins Inc. at 1-800-343-7357. Daimler's number for this recall is FL-660.
Recall Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
10. EQUIPMENT
Component Description EQUIPMENT
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20080707
End Date Of Manufacturing 20111215
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1663
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20121224
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20120816
Record Creation Date 20120816
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Consequence Summary Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
11. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 0
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 103437
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20120427
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20120228
Record Creation Date 20120228
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence Summary A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND WHERE NECESSARY, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED BY DTNA AUTHORIZED SERVICE FACILITIES, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 12C-2.CUSTOMERS MAY 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.
12. STEERING : RACK AND PINION
Component Description STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20041101
End Date Of Manufacturing 20100615
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 9689
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20120706
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20111013
Record Creation Date 20111025
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA, CENTURY, CORONADO, AND CLASSIC XL TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2010 FOR THE RACK AND PINION STEERING SYSTEM. THE LOWER PINION BEARING MAY CORRODE AND FAIL. A FAILED BEARING MAY LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE SPOOL VALVE SEALS. A DAMAGE SPOOL VALVE SEAL MAY ALLOW HYDRAULIC FLUID TO FLOW TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT TURN PORT INSTEAD OF FLOWING TO THE RETURN PORT.
Consequence Summary THE STEERING COULD UNEXPECTEDLY TURN LEFT OR RIGHT, MAKING THE VEHICLE MORE DIFFICULT TO CONTROL AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT THE LOWER BEARING FOR CORROSION. IF CORROSION IS FOUND, THE RACK AND PINION SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED. IF NO CORROSION IS FOUND, ON THE BEARING, THE BEARING WILL BE PACKED WITH GREASE AND THE RUBBER BELLOWS WILL BE REPLACED WITH SEALANT ADDED BETWEEN THE BELLOWS AND THE RACK HOUSING. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED IN DECEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-614.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
13. ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Component Description ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20050915
End Date Of Manufacturing 20110901
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 4444
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20120328
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110908
Record Creation Date 20110908
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
Consequence Summary IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ESC MODULE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE VERSION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 21, 2011. THE DATE FOR AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL REMEDY IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION TESTING AND PARTS AVAILABILITY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-612.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
14. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : BATTERY : CABLES
Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20080114
End Date Of Manufacturing 20110615
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 48170
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20111221
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110621
Record Creation Date 20110621
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 FREIGHTLINER; CASCADIA, CENTURY CLASS, COLUMBIA, AND CORONADO, CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 STERLING; A-LINE AND L-LINE AND CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 WESTERN STAR CONSTELLATION VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 14, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 15, 2011, BUILT WITH DETROIT DIESEL 15 OR 16 ENGINES. THE BOLT ATTACHING A RUBBER ISOLATOR TO A SUPPORT BRACKET MAY BECOME LOOSE AND BACK OUT, POTENTIALLY CONTACTING AN UN-FUSED STARTER CABLE AND CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence Summary A SHORT CIRCUIT BETWEEN AN UN-FUSED BATTERY CABLE AND CHASSIS GROUND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW BOLT AND ISOLATOR AND REPAIR THE RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER SAFETY RECALL NO. FL-609.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
15. TRAILER HITCHES : FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Component Description TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20100407
End Date Of Manufacturing 20110307
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 2342
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110201
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) ODI
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110518
Record Creation Date 20110519
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 BUSINESS CLASS M2, AND CORONADO, MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CASCADIA VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS AND MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 7, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 7, 2011. DURING THE COUPLING PROCESS ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PRE-MODIFICATION FONTAINE ULTRA LT FIFTH WHEELS, IT IS POSSIBLE FOR THE DRIVER TO PARTIALLY CLOSE THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK, AND IF RELYING ON A TUG TEST (PULL TEST), AND NOT PERFORMING THE REQUIRED VISUAL INSPECTION, THINK THAT THE FIFTH WHEEL LOCK IS PROPERLY COUPLED TO THE TRAILER KING PIN, WHEN IN FACT, IT IS NOT.
Consequence Summary IF THE TRACTOR IS NOT FULLY CONNECTED TO THE TRAILER, THE TRAILER MAY DISENGAGE WHILE IN USE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary FONTAINE NOTIFIED OWNERS IN FEBRUARY 2011, AND IS HANDLING THE REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. FONTAINE IS IN THE PROCESS OF RETROFITTING ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FONTAINE AT 1-800-874-9780 OR DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER'S SAFETY RECALL NO. FL-608.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
16. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20090219
End Date Of Manufacturing 20100709
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 268
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110518
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110518
Record Creation Date 20110518
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2009, THROUGH JULY 9, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC DD13 AND DD15 ENGINES ASSEMBLED WITH A BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT WHICH MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION. THE CRACK MAY RESULT IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Consequence Summary IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES, FREE OF CHARGE. THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF A PREVIOUS RECALL (SEE RECALL CAMPAIGN 10V-339). THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 18, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10C-4.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
17. POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE
Component Description POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20110111
End Date Of Manufacturing 20110221
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 347
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110627
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110426
Record Creation Date 20110428
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE AFFECTED DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
Consequence Summary A TUBE SEAM WELD THAT IS NOT PROPERLY BONDED CAN RESULT IN THE DRIVELINE ASSEMBLY FRACTURING ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE TUBE SEAM WELD. THE FRACTURED TUBE CAN TWIST OR SEVER. THIS COULD RESULT IN ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE DRIVELINE, THE VEHICLE TO WHICH IT IS ATTACHED AND ANY ADDITIONAL NEARBY COMPONENTS. THIS MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DRIVELINES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER SAFETY RECALL NO. FL-606.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
18. SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SLACK ADJUSTERS : AUTOMATIC
Component Description SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATIC
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20101016
End Date Of Manufacturing 20110309
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 1591
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110705
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110420
Record Creation Date 20110425
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA GLIDER KIT, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 16, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
Consequence Summary IF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING WERE TO BREAK, THE WHEEL BRAKE TO WHICH THE SLACK ADJUSTER IS ATTACHED WOULD NO LONGER FUNCTION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO HAVE REDUCED BRAKING CAPACITY AND, IF MOUNTED ON THE STEER AXLE, THE VEHICLE COULD PULL TO ONE SIDE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-605.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
19. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20060320
End Date Of Manufacturing 0
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 2073
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20111202
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110303
Record Creation Date 20110304
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Consequence Summary A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Summary DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL DURING MARCH 2011. ANOTHER NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED ONCE THE REMEDY IS RELEASED. DTNA EXPECTS THE REMEDY TO BE AVAILABLE BY DECEMBER 1, 2011. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. THIS RECALL IS ASSCOCIATED WITH A PREVIOUS RECALL, CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V-341.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10C-5.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
20. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR / GENERATOR / REGULATOR
Component Description ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20100422
End Date Of Manufacturing 20110128
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 239
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110426
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110223
Record Creation Date 20110223
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA AND CONORADO AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 22, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH AN EPA10 ISX ENGINE. THE ROUTING AND SECURING OF THE ALTERNATOR CABLES MAY ALLOW THE CABLE TO CONTACT OR NEARLY CONTACT AN ENGINE HEAT SHIELD POTENTIALLY DAMAGING THE CABLE INSULATION.
Consequence Summary A POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE, WITH DAMAGED INSULATION, THAT MAY CONTACT A GROUNDED COMPONENT CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ALTERNATOR CABLES FOR DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION. CABLES WITH DAMAGE TO THE INSULATION WILL BE REPLACED. THE CABLE ROUTING AND SECURING WILL BE MODIFIED TO ENSURE SUFFICIENT CLEARENCE TO THE HEAT SHIELD. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 27, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-590.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
21. SUSPENSION : REAR : SPRINGS : LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Component Description SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20100104
End Date Of Manufacturing 20101130
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 4977
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110714
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20110223
Record Creation Date 20110223
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 ARGOSY, CASCADIA, AND CORNOADO HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 4, 2010, THROUGH NOVEMBER 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH 40K AIRLINER SUSPENSIONS. THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY FRACTURE THROUGH THE CENTER BOLT HOLE AFTER VEHICLE ASSEMBLY.
Consequence Summary IF UNDETECTED, OVER TIME THE REAR END OF THE SPRING MAY SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE CAUSING A HAZARDOUS ROAD DEBRIS SITUATION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE MONO LEAF SPRINGS FREE OF CHARGE. DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL SEND AN INTERIM LETTER TO OWNERS INFORMING THEM OF THE RECALL. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT AUGUST 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS FL-589.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
22. EQUIPMENT : OTHER : LABELS
Component Description EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20100809
End Date Of Manufacturing 20101027
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 7466
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110115
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20101104
Record Creation Date 20101109
Regulation Part Number 571
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, COLUMBIA, FLD MILITARY, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 9, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 27, 2010 FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS." THESE VEHICLES WERE EQUIPPED WITH LABELS MISSING RECOMMENDED COLD TIRE INFLATION PRESSURES.
Consequence Summary FAILURE TO FOLLOW PROPER TIRE INFLATION RECOMMENDATIONS CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary LABELS WITH MISSING INFORMATION WILL BE REPLACED WITH CORRECTED LABELS. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS SAFETY RECALL NO. FL-584.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
23. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER : DELIVERY : FUEL PUMP
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20090219
End Date Of Manufacturing 20100709
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 13410
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110401
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20100727
Record Creation Date 20100727
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2009 THROUGH JULY 9, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC DD13 AND DD15 ENGINES ASSEMBLED WITH A BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT WHICH MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION. OVER TIME THE BARREL OF THE BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT USED ON SPECIFIC DD13/DD15 ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION RESULTING IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK.
Consequence Summary IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 28, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10C-4.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
24. ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Component Description ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20060905
End Date Of Manufacturing 20100630
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 5743
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20110729
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20100727
Record Creation Date 20100727
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Consequence Summary A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Corrective Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10C-5.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
25. FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Component Description FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing 20070101
End Date Of Manufacturing 20100405
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report 0
Potential Number Of Units Affected 30704
Date Owner Notified By MFR 20100917
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI) MFR
Mfg Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Report Received Date 20100507
Record Creation Date 20100507
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, CASCADIA, CORONADO, CENTURY, M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DD 13 AND DD15/DD16 ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2010. SHOULD THE FUEL FILTER BECOME RESTRICTED, THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence Summary FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE ROADWAY MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MORE ROBUST COMPONENT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-578.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 <A HREF=HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV>HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV</A> .
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