2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA RECALL - #12V405000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
7/7/2008 - 12/15/2011 |
| Recalled on |
8/16/2012 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
12/24/2012 |
| # Affected |
1,663 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| 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. |
| Consequences |
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SEATS
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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