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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V109000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/04/2010 to 11/30/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 4977 | 07/14/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 02/23/2011 | 02/23/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. the rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-589.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 | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | |||||
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-32-48 | 05/01/2011 | 10039606 | Freightliner: the rear suspension air spring has been redesigned. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| FSB-32-46 | 02/27/2012 | 10043151 | Freightliner: for some model trucks, recommendation of preventive maintenance intervals for rear heavy duty suspension and off highway and severe service operating conditions requires frequent inspections. *pe | 02/27/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM - SPRINGS/BAGS | |||||
| SB-32-40 | 09/01/2010 | 10037110 | Ready | 05/06/2011 | |
| SB-32-40 | 09/01/2010 | 10037110 | Daimler trucks: troubleshooting for a misalignment of the suspension air springs. *rm | 05/06/2011 | |