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Freightliner, Western Star, Sterling 2009–2012 Equipment recall

Recalled August 16, 2012 · NHTSA recall 12V405000 · Freightliner

Hazard
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
1,663 units

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Freightliner 114SD · Freightliner 4700 · Freightliner 9500 · Freightliner BUSINESS CLASS M2 · Freightliner CASCADIA · Freightliner CORONADO
Manufacturer(s)
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →