Recall 12V405000
EQUIPMENT
Defect 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.
Safety Consequence
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | 114SD |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO |
| 2009 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2009 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | 114SD |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO |
| 2010 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2010 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | 114SD |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO |
| 2011 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2011 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
| 2012 | FREIGHTLINER | 114SD |
| 2012 | FREIGHTLINER | BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
| 2012 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2012 | FREIGHTLINER | CORONADO |
| 2012 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2012 | WESTERN STAR | 4700 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.