Freightliner 114SD, Business Class M2, Cascadia, Coronado and 2 more (2009-2012): Equipment
Recall 12V405000 · Aug 16, 2012 · Daimler Trucks North America
1,663
vehicles affected
1,663
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V405000
- Date
- Aug 16, 2012
- Maker
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Units affected
- 1,663
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Equipment
- Model years
- 2009-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 24 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 114SD | 2009-2012 |
| Freightliner | Business Class M2 | 2009-2012 |
| Freightliner | Cascadia | 2009-2012 |
| Freightliner | Coronado | 2009-2012 |
| Sterling | 9500 | 2009-2012 |
| Western Star | 4700 | 2009-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V405000?
6 models: Freightliner 114SD (2009-2012), Freightliner Business Class M2 (2009-2012), Freightliner Cascadia (2009-2012) and 3 more, about 1,663 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V405000?
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.
What can happen?
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.