Freightliner Columbia 2009

Model Columbia made in 2009 by Freightliner got 6 investigations there are 16 recalls as well as 27 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car had one investigation (steering). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, electronic stability control and engine and engine cooling.

Columbia year 2009

Recalls
Technical Service Bulletins
Defect investigations

Model 2009

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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
11V330000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 01/14/2011 to 06/15/2011	V (Vehicle)	53847		MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	06/21/2011	06/21/2011
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Summary	Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 19, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler safety recall no. fl-609.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
11V465000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 09/15/2005 to 09/01/2011	V (Vehicle)	4444	03/28/2012	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/08/2011	09/08/2011
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Daimler safety recall number is fl-612.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V146000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 03/20/2006	V (Vehicle)	1978	12/02/2011	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	03/03/2011	03/04/2011
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence Summary	A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Summary	Dtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
Notes	Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V112000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 06/22/2007 to 03/20/2009	V (Vehicle)	16	05/17/2010	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	03/23/2010	03/22/2010
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Consequence Summary	Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective Summary	The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on may 17, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler recall no. fl-575.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V400000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 02/27/2006 to 10/02/2009	V (Vehicle)	18067	11/04/2009	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	10/08/2009	10/14/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Consequence Summary	A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Summary	The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. the safety recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks recall no. 09c-4.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V366000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009	V (Vehicle)	25362	05/05/2009	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/23/2009	09/25/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence Summary	An oil leak may result in a fire.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks recall no. fl-558. owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V074000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA		V (Vehicle)	103437	04/27/2012	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	02/28/2012	02/28/2012
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	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.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Dtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
09V086000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 04/04/2007 to 09/10/2008	V (Vehicle)	2	12/19/2008	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	03/13/2009	03/13/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
Consequence Summary	A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e041). owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks recall no. fl-548.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
09V390000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 05/05/2008 to 01/07/2009	V (Vehicle)	2726	12/22/2009	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	10/06/2009	10/06/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2009 heavy trucks manufactured between may 5, 2008 and january 7, 2009, equipped dd15 engines and with bosch high pressure fuel pumps. the fasteners on these fuel pumps could be under-torqued allowing the o ring between the pump housing and the barrel to protrude and leak.
Consequence Summary	If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on december 22, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-3.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09V391000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 01/17/2006 to 03/31/2009	V (Vehicle)	10185	05/07/2010	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	10/06/2009	10/06/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure.
Consequence Summary	If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
10V189000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 01/01/2007 to 04/05/2010	V (Vehicle)	36995		MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	05/07/2010	05/07/2010
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	Fuel leaking onto the roadway may result in vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	The low pressure fuel flange will be replaced with a more robust component. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks recall no. fl-578.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - DELIVERY - FUEL PUMP
11V287000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 02/19/2009 to 07/09/2010	V (Vehicle)	268	05/18/2011	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	05/18/2011	05/18/2011
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	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). owners will be notified during may 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-4.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
10V339000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 02/19/2009 to 07/09/2010	V (Vehicle)	13410	04/01/2011	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	07/27/2010	07/27/2010
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected, fuel may spill onto the roadway potentially resulting in a crash.
Corrective Summary	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.
Notes	Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-4.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE
09V220000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 06/11/2008 to 12/16/2008	V (Vehicle)	1460	08/12/2009	ODI	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	06/12/2009	06/12/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence Summary	Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. fl-553.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
11V514000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 11/01/2004 to 06/15/2010	V (Vehicle)	9689	07/06/2012	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	10/13/2011	10/25/2011
Defect Summary	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.
Consequence Summary	The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary	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 belows will be replaced with sealant added between the nellows and the rack housing. an interim letter was mailed in december 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-614.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
09V357000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 10/29/2004 to 07/03/2009	V (Vehicle)	8882	02/05/2010	ODI	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	09/16/2009	09/16/2009
Defect Summary	Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2010 heavy duty trucks manufactured from october 29, 2005 through july 3, 2009. under certain condition, the left hand inner tie rod end may loosen over time and if not corrected, potentially separate from the steering rack.
Consequence Summary	A separated tie rod assembly can result in loss of vehicle control at higher speeds and a crash could occur.
Corrective Summary	Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on february 5, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes	Daimler trucks' recall campaign number fl-557.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SB-54-260	05/01/2011	10039612	Ready	08/05/2011
SB-54-260	05/01/2011	10039612	Freightliner: information on replacing the mega fuse junction block with a service version power net distribution box. *rm	08/05/2011
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
RC-FL-609A	12/01/2011	10043146	Daimler trucks: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks, a defect regarding the rubber isolator, with a bolt attachment, the support bracket may loosen and back out, causing short circuit between chassis and un f	02/27/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-28	03/01/2011	10038248	Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the old ones are prone to fatigue and may fail. *rm	06/14/2011
SB-49-28	03/01/2011	10038248	Ready	06/14/2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-46-51	05/01/2011	10039609	Freightliner: there is a procedure to replace the power steering pump. *rm	08/05/2011
SB-54-205	05/01/2011	10039610	Freightliner: sometimes the idle intermittently fails to start the vehicle due to a sensitive vehicle speed sensor. *rm	08/05/2011
SB-46-51	05/01/2011	10039609	Ready	08/05/2011
SB-54-205	05/01/2011	10039610	Ready	08/05/2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL
TSB-54-237	07/01/2009	10029425	Freightliner: a new bulb socket is available for turn/park lights that is metalized to withstand high heat without out gassing. model years unknown. models columbia, business class m2 and cascadia. *pe	07/08/2009
(PWS)
SB42-68	12/01/2012	10049539	Freightliner: brake s-cam tube lubrication interval change. to ensure optimum service life and trouble-free operation, the recommended maintenance interval for lubricating meritor s-cam brake tubes on century class, columbia, cascadia and c	01/16/2013
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
FSC-411A	07/01/2009	10030852	Daimler trucks: freightliner columbia front air brake hoses-air products inc. only. on certain trucks, an elbow fitting connecting the brake air line hose to the front brake chambers may not have been installed at the factory. csc lette	12/09/2009
STEERING - COLUMN
GI-46-41	10/01/2011	10041592	Freightliner: adjusting the correct tilt lock force on trw steering columns. *pe	10/11/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - PUMP
SB-46-51	05/01/2011	10039609	Ready	08/05/2011
SB-46-51	05/01/2011	10039609	Freightliner: there is a procedure to replace the power steering pump. *rm	08/05/2011
STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SF-447A	12/01/2011	10043170	Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe	02/28/2012
STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT
SF-447A	12/01/2011	10043170	Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe	02/28/2012
STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
SB-46-47	10/01/2009	10031824	Freightliner truck: inner tie rod inspection and repair, rack and pinion gear. increased length of the driver side inner tie rod (if the inner tie rod unthreads from the rack) may cause abnormal steer tire wear due to high toe in or an in	01/13/2010
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
SB-46-47	10/01/2009	10031824	Freightliner truck: inner tie rod inspection and repair, rack and pinion gear. increased length of the driver side inner tie rod (if the inner tie rod unthreads from the rack) may cause abnormal steer tire wear due to high toe in or an in	01/13/2010
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR
SB-72-37	01/01/2011	10039648	Freightliner llc: the exterior door handles may show signs of binding after time. *rm	08/08/2011
SB-72-37	01/01/2011	10039648	Ready	08/08/2011
STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
SB-72-37	01/01/2011	10039648	Freightliner llc: the exterior door handles may show signs of binding after time. *rm	08/08/2011
SB-72-37	01/01/2011	10039648	Ready	08/08/2011
SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING
SB-35-26	05/01/2011	10039608	Ready	08/05/2011
SB-35-26	05/01/2011	10039608	Freightliner: information on lubricating the wheel bearings of the rear drive axles. *rm	08/05/2011
SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
SB-35-25	05/01/2011	10039607	Ready	08/05/2011
SB-35-25	05/01/2011	10039607	Freightliner: procedure of removing a lower pinion cover in the rear axles and how to reseal it. *rm	08/05/2011

Investigations

NHTSA ID	Manufacturer	Date open	Date close	Subject	Recall campaign
STEERING - RACK AND PINION
PE09040	FREIGHTLINER LLC	08/31/2009	11/19/2009	RACK AND PINION FAILURE	09V357000
	A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed.
PE09040	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	08/31/2009	11/19/2009	RACK AND PINION FAILURE	09V357000
	A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed.
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT
PE09040	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	08/31/2009	11/19/2009	RACK AND PINION FAILURE	09V357000
	A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed.
PE09040	FREIGHTLINER LLC	08/31/2009	11/19/2009	RACK AND PINION FAILURE	09V357000
	A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed.
STEERING - RACK AND PINION - RACK
PE09040	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	08/31/2009	11/19/2009	RACK AND PINION FAILURE	09V357000
	A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed.
PE09040	FREIGHTLINER LLC	08/31/2009	11/19/2009	RACK AND PINION FAILURE	09V357000
	A consumer complaint was filed with the agency on august 22, 2009, by an independent contractor leasing a 2009 freightliner cascadia.the complaint alleges that in april of 2009 at approximately 50,000 miles he experienced a seal rupture in the rack and pinion assembly.a new seal was installed and at 56,000 miles he found his right steer tire completely bald.the repair shop identified an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly causing the rapid wear of the tire.odi has identified ewr field reports related to failed rack and pinions on the subject vehicles.the reports identify either an internal failure of the rack and pinion assembly that resulted in crashes or a looseness of the inner tie rod end of the rack and pinion resulting in a poor alignment and premature tire wear.information received during this investigation from freightliner detailed failures of the rack and pinion assemblies on the subject vehicles.these failures were the result of the left hand inner tie rod end becoming loose over time.when the tie rod becomes loose, it may separate from the rack and pinion assembly and make the vehicle difficult to steer.frieghtliner has concluded that a defect related to motor vehicle safety does exist on the subject vehicles and has initiated a safety recall (09v-357) that will remedy all of them.this recall involves removing the tie rod and adding a compound to it that will prevent the tie rod from coming loose over time.a copy of the recall is attached.freightliner's action resolves the issues raised by this investigation and, therefore, this investigation is closed.