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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V465📅 Sep 8, 2011

2006–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2006–2012 Freightliner Century + 4 more recall: stability control

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class M2, Cascadia, Century, Columbia, Coronado and sterling A-Line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (ESC) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011. Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (ESC) system. This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.

💥 The risk

If the driver is slow to react during this ESC intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ESC module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge. An interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011. The date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability. The safety recall began on march 28, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free 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
11V465000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-612
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
4,444
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Mar 28, 2012
Built
Sep 15, 2005 – Sep 1, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler safety recall number is FL-612.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 11V465 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 11V465?

2006–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2006–2012 Freightliner Century + 4 more. 4,444 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.