2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
8
Recalls
14
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 8 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with EXTERIOR LIGHTING, STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT. 14 technical service bulletins have been issued by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
NHTSA has recorded 8 recalls for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO, potentially affecting up to 201,912 vehicles.
Recall 20V214000 — EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| 63,175 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's...
View full details →Recall 18V503000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
| 1,256 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Consequence: A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod, free of charge. The recall began March 22, 2019. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL782.
View full details →Recall 17V810000 — EQUIPMENT
| 24,860 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 15V616000 — TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
| 5,801 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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...
View full details →Recall 13V127000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
| 50 vehicles affected
Defect: Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April 3, 2013. In the affected vehicles, when the ignition is off and the door is opened without the parking brake applied, the dashboard does not display the correct message of "Park Brake Off Door Open."
Consequence: Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update then display software. The safety recall began on June 6, 2013. Owners may contact DTNA at 1-800-547-0712. Daimler's recall campaign number is FL-642.
View full details →Recall 12V266000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT
| 217 vehicles affected
Defect: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES. THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MACHINING ERROR IN THE WHEEL BEARING AREA WHICH MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE...
Consequence: IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE AFFECTED COMPONENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 10, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA TOLL FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
View full details →Recall 12V178000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
| 3,116 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 12V074000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 103,437 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO.
Safety Rating for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA has issued 14 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TechTalk8015 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Tech Talk continued discussion on powertrain PDM label.
TechTalk8015 — POWER TRAIN
Tech Talk discussion on powertrain PDM label.
18SP744 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Special Publication letter for Two-Filter Fuel System KM59 GEN1 DD15 DD16 Severe Duty High Pressure Fuel Rail Feed Lines Service Kit.
sb2083 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
sb2083 FluidXchange Tool and FittingsB
sb3251 — SUSPENSION:REAR
sb3251 Replacing or Upgrading Airliner 40K Transverse Torque RodsB
SF516A — SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
Freightliner Argosy and Coronado Axle Tower Brackets Certain vehicles may have an incorrect transverse torque rod tower bracket installed on the rear most drive axle. An incorrect axle tower bracket results in poor alignment of the transverse rod tapered pin and/or bushing. The axle tower bracket on the rearmost drive...
18SP701 — EQUIPMENT
18SP701Rev3 GHG14 Two-Filter Fuel System KM63 GEN2 DD15AT Engines High Pressure Fuel Feed Lines, Mounting Bracket and P-clips Service Kit
49-35 — FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
49-35 - DEF Return Line Fitting Heater, 6-Gallon Tanks
18SP684 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
18SP684Rev3 EPA07 and EPA10 DD Platform EGR Delta Pressure Sensor Update
212-14 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
212-14 CPC4 SPN 3719 FMI 0, 16 - GHG14
Showing 10 of 14 technical service bulletins.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
- 2008 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
- 2009 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
- 2010 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
- 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
- 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO (current)
- 2014 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
- 2015 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 1 complaint
- 2016 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
- 2017 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 2 complaints
- 2018 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO — 0 complaints
Other FREIGHTLINER Models
- FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA — 396 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER — 188 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL — 117 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA — 110 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER CENTURY — 76 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER SPRINTER 2500 — 64 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 — 62 total complaints
- FREIGHTLINER FL-70 — 50 total complaints