| Vehicle |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
9/15/2005 - 9/1/2011 |
| Recalled on |
9/8/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
3/28/2012 |
| # Affected |
4,444 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE DRIVER IS SLOW TO REACT DURING THIS ESC INTERVENTION, THE VEHICLE MAY DEVIATE FROM THE INTENDED LINE OF TRAVEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ESC MODULE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE VERSION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 21, 2011. THE DATE FOR AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL REMEDY IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION TESTING AND PARTS AVAILABILITY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS FL-612.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 |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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