Freightliner Western Star 2011

Model Western Star made in 2011 by Freightliner got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning power train .

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
POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE
11V257000	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	from 01/11/2011 to 02/21/2011	V (Vehicle)	347	06/27/2011	MFR	DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA	04/26/2011	04/28/2011
Defect Summary	Daimler 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 Summary	A 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 Summary	Dealers 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.
Notes	Daimler 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 .