2011 Freightliner Century recalls

Defect: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.

Why it matters: A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.

Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: April 27, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: 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.

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

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

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

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.

Owner notification: March 28, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009, through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. the crack may result in a diesel fuel leak.

Why it matters: If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.

Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles, free of charge. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall (see recall campaign 10v-339). the safety recall began on may 18, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: May 18, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

Why it matters: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.

Owner notification: December 2, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.

Why it matters: Failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 15, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: January 15, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

Why it matters: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: July 29, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 through 2011 freightliner cascadia, century, columbia, coronado, m2, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from february 19, 2009 through july 9, 2010, equipped with specific dd13 and dd15 engines assembled with a bosch high pressure fuel pump element which may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion. over time the barrel of the bosch high pressure fuel pump element used on specific dd13/dd15 engines may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress corrosion resulting in a diesel fuel leak.

Why it matters: If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 28, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: April 1, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 freightliner columbia, cascadia, coronado, century, m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 vehicles equipped with dd 13 and dd15/dd16 engines and manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 5, 2010. should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak.

Why it matters: Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.

The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall began on september 17, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: September 17, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA