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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 11V514📅 Oct 25, 2011

2005–2011 Freightliner Cascadia & 2005–2011 Freightliner Century + 3 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 freightliner Cascadia, Columbia, Century, Coronado, and Classic XL trucks manufactured from november 1, 2004, through june 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.

💥 The risk

The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in december 2011. 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
11V514000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-614
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
9,689
Component
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jul 6, 2012
Built
Nov 1, 2004 – Jun 15, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks' safety recall number is FL-614.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 11V514 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 11V514?

2005–2011 Freightliner Cascadia & 2005–2011 Freightliner Century + 3 more. 9,689 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.