Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V257000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V257000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 347 affected units, DRIVELINE ASSEMBLIES/MERITOR, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V257000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-04-26T00:00:00

Subject: Driveline assemblies/meritor

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 347

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-606

Recall Type: Vehicle

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 Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V257000

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