Freightliner M2 2012

Model M2 made in 2012 by Freightliner got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningelectronic stability control, engine and engine cooling and power train.

Model 2012

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
11V465000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 09/15/2005 to 09/01/2011V (Vehicle)444403/28/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/08/201109/08/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler 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 SummaryIf 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 SummaryDaimler 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.
NotesDaimler 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 - ENGINE
11V455000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 06/23/2004 to 03/15/2011V (Vehicle)43MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA08/31/201109/06/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin during september 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
NotesDaimler 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 .
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
11V257000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/11/2011 to 02/21/2011V (Vehicle)34706/27/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA04/26/201104/28/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 freightliner cascadia, m2, and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from january 11, 2011, through february 21, 2011, and equipped with a meritor driveline. the tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Consequence SummaryA tube seam weld that is not properly bonded can result in the driveline assembly fracturing along the length of the tube seam weld. the fractured tube can twist or sever. this could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and any additional nearby components. this may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. the safety recall began on june 27, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler safety recall no. fl-606.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 .