OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE

NHTSA campaign 11V514000

NHTSA campaign 11V514000 covers 26 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 9,689 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.

Report received October 13, 2011 · Snapshot September 21, 2026

01 / DEFECT RECORD

What NHTSA campaign 11V514000 says

NHTSA campaign 11V514000 identifies STEERING and states that The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Defect summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. the lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. a failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. a damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.

Consequence summary

The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION

Remedy for NHTSA campaign 11V514000

For NHTSA campaign 11V514000, the filed corrective action says: Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. if corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. if no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. an interim letter was mailed in december 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. if corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. if no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. an interim letter was mailed in december 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: July 6, 2012
Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Component groups: STEERING

03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES

Vehicles listed under NHTSA campaign 11V514000

RecallRoad links 26 year-and-model reports associated with NHTSA campaign 11V514000; the list reflects published source rows, not individual VIN coverage.