Recall 12V405000 — EQUIPMENT Defect in 2009-2012 FREIGHTLINER 114SD
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,663 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 12V405000 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,663 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
2009 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2009 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2009 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2009 STERLING 9500, 2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2010 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2010 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2010 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2010 STERLING 9500, 2010 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2010 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2011 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2011 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2011 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2011 STERLING 9500, 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, 2012 WESTERN STAR 4700, 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, 2012 STERLING 9500, 2012 FREIGHTLINER 114SD, 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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