Freightliner / Sterling / Western Star recall: Equipment
What is wrong
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 could happen
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner 114Sd 2009–2012
- Freightliner Business Class M2 2009–2012
- Freightliner Cascadia 2009–2012
- Freightliner Coronado 2009–2012
- Sterling 9500 2009–2012
- Western Star 4700 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V405000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 16, 2012
- Owners notified
- Dec 24, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,663
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jul 7, 2008 to Dec 15, 2011
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-631
Notes
DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Exterior lighting Mar 25, 2025
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To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.