2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA RECALL - #11V257000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : DRIVELINE
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
1/11/2011 - 2/21/2011 |
| Recalled on |
4/28/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
6/27/2011 |
| # Affected |
347 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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 action |
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. |
| 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 HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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