EquipmentRecall 12V-405 · Freightliner and Sterling vehicles
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall 12V-405 covers 1,663 Freightliner and Sterling vehicles for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 16, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V405000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 7, 2008 to December 15, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Brake Reservoir Bracket FractureNHTSA