Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V109000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V109000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 4,977 affected units, REAR SUSPENSION SPRING FRACTURE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V109000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-02-23T00:00:00

Subject: Rear suspension spring fracture

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 4,977

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-589

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-ngfr~aww6~m6gs

NHTSA ID: 11V109000

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Created At: 1742808662

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