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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V257📅 Apr 28, 2011

2011–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011–2012 Freightliner M2 + 1 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

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.

🔧 The fix

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.

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
11V257000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-606
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
347
Component
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 27, 2011
Built
Jan 11, 2011 – Feb 21, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. FL-606.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 11V257 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 11V257?

2011–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011–2012 Freightliner M2 + 1 more. 347 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.