Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #12V405000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V405000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Affecting model year 2009-2012 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles manufactured from july 7, 2008, through december 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets Includes 1,663 affected units, Perpendicular Air Tank Mounting Brackets, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2009-2012 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles manufactured from july 7, 2008, through december 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets
Defect Summary
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles manufactured from july 7, 2008, through december 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. the air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. the air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. the recall began on december 24, 2012. owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712.