Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner
— Recall Campaign #12V405000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 1,663 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
12V405000
| Manufacturer: | Daimler Trucks North America, LLC |
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| Recall date: | August 16, 2012 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 12V405000 |
| Units affected: | 1,663 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.