Freightliner Coronado 2012
Model Coronado made in 2012 by Freightliner got 1 investigation there are 8 recalls as well as 9 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air. The car had one investigation (service brakes, air). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system, electronic stability control and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2012
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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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
11V330000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/14/2008 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 | ||||||||||||||||
11V474000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 09/01/2010 to 12/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 6225 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/15/2011 | 09/15/2011 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011- 2012 business class m2 and coronado trucks manufactured from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Cummins' recall campaign number is c1154.daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-611.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. | |||||||||||||||
EQUIPMENT | ||||||||||||||||
12V601000 | Daimler Trucks North America | from 08/01/2011 to 12/30/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 515 | 02/25/2013 | MFR | Daimler Trucks North America | 12/21/2012 | 12/28/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 cascadia and coronado tractor trailers manufactured from august 1, 2011, through december 30, 2011, equipped with thermo king tripac auxiliary power units (apu), serial numbers 3000106335 to 3000127584, manufactured from july 29, 2011, through november 7, 2011. the maintenance access panel door on the bottom of the apu may dislodge and separate. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the door separates from the apu while the vehicle is being driven, it may create a road hazard for other drivers. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and thermo king dealers will inspect the apus and replace any of the affected panel doors free of charge. the recall began february 25, 2013. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-637.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. | |||||||||||||||
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. | |||||||||||||||
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
12V178000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 02/03/2012 to 03/02/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 3116 | 06/27/2012 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 04/24/2012 | 04/24/2012 | |||||||
Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 freightliner 108sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado vehicles, equipped with a haldex quick release valve, and manufactured from february 3, 2012, through march 2, 2012. the quick release valve cover may not be correctly manufactured, allowing the cover to become separated from the valve body. if the cover separates from the valve body, the front brakes may not function. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If this condition occurs, increased vehicle stopping distance may result, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the quick release valve will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin before june 15, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-625.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. | |||||||||||||||
STRUCTURE - BODY - BUMPERS | ||||||||||||||||
11V403000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/09/2010 to 07/16/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 256 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 08/09/2011 | 08/09/2011 | ||||||||
Defect Summary | Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 coronado vehicles equipped with a set forward front axle and a logger bumper with a center tow device manufactured from march 9, 2010, through july 16, 2011. certain bumper mounting brackets may crack. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If not repaired, the crack may lead to the bumper falling off of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bumper mounting brackets free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about october 6, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-610.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 |
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||||
72-38 | 02/01/2010 | 10043805 | Freightliner: power windows may be inoperative or may operate slowly and this may cause a fuse to blow. *js | 04/27/2012 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | |||||
SB-2072 | 12/01/2012 | 10049859 | Freightliner: coronado radiator mounts, update -epa10. some coronado radiators may have failures resulting in a coolant leak due to a crack in the coolant tube. *js | 01/22/2013 | |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
FSB-49-33 | 05/01/2012 | 10044351 | Freightliner: excessive white crystal or powder around def fitting, caused by evaporation of def when exposed to air and/or dampness, indicates a leak in diesel exhaust fluid or improper installation or damaged connectors would have leaks | 06/13/2012 | |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM | |||||
FSB-42-67 | 05/01/2012 | 10044781 | Freightliner: on some trucks, whenever brakes are applied, the truck would experience severe shimmy or shaking. models fld conventional, century class conventional, argosy coe, columbia, coronado, business class m2, cascadia, 108sd/114s | 07/27/2012 | |
STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
GI-46-41 | 10/01/2011 | 10041592 | Freightliner: adjusting the correct tilt lock force on trw steering columns. *pe | 10/11/2011 | |
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 | |
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS | |||||
72-38 | 02/01/2010 | 10043805 | Freightliner: power windows may be inoperative or may operate slowly and this may cause a fuse to blow. *js | 04/27/2012 |
Investigations
NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - RESERVOIR | ||||||
PE12018 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 06/25/2012 | 09/20/2012 | Air Brake Reservoir Bracket Fracture | 12V405000 | |
The office of defects investigation (odi) received early warning reporting (ewr) data from the manufacturer that indicated some number of subject vehicles had allegedly experienced a fracture of one or more support brackets resulting in an unsecured air brake reservoir.this could result in a loss of air pressure necessary for proper service brake application and a potential road hazard if the reservoir separates from the vehicle in operation.by letter dated august 15, 2012, daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) has notified odi that it has initiated a safety recall (identified by nthsa recall no. 12v-405 and dtna recall no. fl-631) to address a safety defect in approximately 1,663 model year (my) 2009 through 2012 freightliner 114sd, business class m2, cascadia, coronado, sterling 9500 and western star 4700 trucks manufactured from july 7, 2008 through december 15, 2011, originally equipped with a specific perpendicular oriented air brake reservoir support bracket (p/n 12-22981-000).to date odi is unaware of any bracket failures that resulted in a complete separation of the reservoir from the vehicle.affected owners will be notified by dtna beginning october 15, 2012 and affected vehicles will have the subject air brake reservoir support brackets replaced with a more robust bracket.repairs will be performed by dtna authorized service facilities.copies of dtna's reimbursement plan for pre-notification remedies will be submitted to odi as a supplemental report when available.accordingly, this investigation is closed. |