Freightliner Western Star 2012
Model Western Star made in 2012 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, seats.
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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| 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SEATS | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V138000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 12/22/2011 to 02/23/2012 | V (Vehicle) | 5247 | 11/21/2012 | MFR | Daimler Trucks North America | 04/02/2012 | 04/02/2012 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner cascadia and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from december 22, 2011, through february 23, 2012. these vehicles may be equipped with certain national seat brand driver | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An unexpected movement of the seat could affect vehicle control and visibility, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have replacement components installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. an interim letter was mailed to owners on may 16, 2012. the recall to perform the final remedy began on november 21, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-624.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. | |||||||||||||||