2011 Freightliner Coronado recalls

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.".

Why it matters: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.

Owner notification: May 29, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf.

Why it matters: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.

DTNA will notify owners, and instruct them to contact Kidde for a replacement fire extinguisher, free of charge. The recall began on April 11, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or contact Kidde customer service toll-free at 1-855-262-3540, or online at www.kidde.com and click on "Product Safety Recall" for more information. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-759.

Owner notification: April 11, 2018 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Defect: Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.

Why it matters: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and DTNA authorized service facilities will replace the fifth wheel with an Ultra NT model fifth wheel, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-745-8000. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-692.

Owner notification: November 20, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America LLC

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Owner notification: December 24, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

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 2011- 2012 business class m2 and coronado trucks manufactured from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

Why it matters: If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Daimler trucks is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: October 10, 2011 · 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: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 coronado vehicles equipped with a set forward front axle and a logger bumper with a center tow device manufactured from march 9, 2010, through july 16, 2011. certain bumper mounting brackets may crack.

Why it matters: If not repaired, the crack may lead to the bumper falling off of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bumper mounting brackets free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: October 19, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.

Why it matters: A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.

Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 21, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: December 21, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 business class m2, and coronado, model year 2011-2012 cascadia vehicles equipped with fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels and manufactured from april 7, 2010, through march 7, 2011. during the coupling process on vehicles equipped with pre-modification fontaine ultra lt fifth wheels, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock, and if relying on a tug test (pull test), and not performing the required visual inspection, think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin, when in fact, it is not.

Why it matters: If the tractor is not fully connected to the trailer, the trailer may disengage while in use, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fontaine notified owners in february 2011, and is handling the remedy for this campaign. fontaine is in the process of retrofitting all affected vehicles, free of charge. owners may contact fontaine at 1-800-874-9780 or dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: February 1, 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. 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: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia glider kit, coronado, m2, and western star4900 heavy trucks manufactured from october 16, 2010, through march 9, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Why it matters: If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, causing the vehicle to have reduced braking capacity and, if mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, possibly resulting in a crash.

Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on july 5, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: July 5, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from april 22, 2010, through january 28, 2011, equipped with an epa10 isx engine. the routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.

Why it matters: A positive alternator cable, with damaged insulation, that may contact a grounded component can cause a short circuit that can result in a fire.

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect the alternator cables for damage to the insulation. cables with damage to the insulation will be replaced. the cable routing and securing will be modified to ensure sufficient clearence to the heat shield. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 27, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: April 26, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA

Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. the rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.

Why it matters: If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Owner notification: July 14, 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 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