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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V551📅 Nov 9, 2010

2011 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011 Freightliner Century + 4 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner Coronado, Columbia, fld military, business class M2, Cascadia, Century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.

💥 The risk

Failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations CAN result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 15, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
10V551000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-584
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
7,466
Component
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jan 15, 2011
Built
Aug 9, 2010 – Oct 27, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks safety recall no. FL-584.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 10V551 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 10V551?

2011 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011 Freightliner Century + 4 more. 7,466 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Freightliner dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.