Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 12V405000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 07/07/2008 to 12/15/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1663 | ODI | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/16/2012 | 08/16/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on, or before, october 15, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| FSB-83-149 | 09/01/2012 | 10046781 | Freightliner: an interconnect controller disconnect opens the interconnect controller during cranking and it must be connected to system in correct sequence for unit to select correct operating logic when installing replacement. model ca | 10/23/2012 | |
| FSB-54-231 | 05/01/2012 | 10044352 | Freightliner: information provided for replacement hardware parts for a sam chassis or a sam cab. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE | |||||
| FSB-54-231 | 05/01/2012 | 10044352 | Freightliner: information provided for replacement hardware parts for a sam chassis or a sam cab. *pe | 06/13/2012 | |
| FSB-60-147 | 09/01/2011 | 10043096 | Freightliner: procedure for installing mirror deflectors mounted on inboard side of mirror back cover (housing) to resolve water and dirt accumulation on primary mirrors while truck is in motion. no model year listed. *pe | 02/21/2012 | |
| SB-60-133 | 07/01/2009 | 10030870 | Freightliner: flex extender installation on delivered vehicles. trucks from original equipment manufacturer are transported with the rubber flex extenders (if so equipped) removed from the trailing edge of the cab side extenders. transpo | 12/16/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | |||||
| FSC-455-A | 01/01/2012 | 10043686 | Daimler truck (freightliner): the line for a/c may be replaced due to possible split in the bend in line, which is tight, and the receiver dryer, if necessary, will also be replaced. *pe | 04/20/2012 | |
| SF-433A | 02/01/2011 | 10038581 | Daimler trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. h04 air conditioning lines have been installed that are too short. *rm | 06/21/2011 | |
| SF-433A | 02/01/2011 | 10038581 | Ready | 06/21/2011 | |
| SB-83-130 | 06/01/2009 | 10030484 | Freightliner: some trucks may have the ambient air temperature sensor harness routed such that it can be chaffed on a radiator baffle. if the harness is rubbed through, the ac may not function. no model years listed. | 10/14/2009 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ICI-10-028 | 11/25/2010 | 10037444 | Daimler trucks: revisions to a previous service campaign. *rm | 05/24/2011 | |
| ICI-10-028 | 11/25/2010 | 10037444 | Ready | 05/24/2011 | |