Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V249000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V249000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 1,591 affected units, GUNITE CORP/ACCURIDE SLACK ADJUSTER FAILURE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia glider kit, coronado, m2, and western star4900 heavy trucks manufactured from october 16, 2010, through march 9, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on july 5, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V249000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-04-20T00:00:00

Subject: Gunite corp/accuride slack adjuster failure

Component: Service Brakes, Air

Potentially Affected Units: 1,591

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-605

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia glider kit, coronado, m2, and western star4900 heavy trucks manufactured from october 16, 2010, through march 9, 2011, equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011. Due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Consequence Summary: If the slack adjuster housing were to break, the wheel brake to which the slack adjuster is attached would no longer function, causing the vehicle to have reduced braking capacity and, if mounted on the steer axle, the vehicle could pull to one side, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners and dealers will replace any affected slack adjusters free of charge. the safety recall began on july 5, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V249000

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