Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V138000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V138000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 5,247 affected units, NATIONAL SEAT COLD WELD, component: SEATS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

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?s seats. these seat bases may have out-of-specification welds that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V138000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2012-04-02T00:00:00

Subject: National seat cold weld

Component: Seats

Potentially Affected Units: 5,247

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-624

Recall Type: Vehicle

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?s seats. these seat bases may have out-of-specification welds that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly.

Consequence Summary: An unexpected movement of the seat could affect vehicle control and visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 12V138000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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