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πŸ’₯ Crash riskNHTSA 12V138πŸ“… Apr 2, 2012

2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2012 Freightliner Western Star recall: seats

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from december 22, 2011, through february 23, 2012. These vehicles may be equipped with certain national seat brand driverΒ’s seats. These seat bases may have out-of-specification welds that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly.

πŸ’₯ The risk

An unexpected movement of the seat could affect vehicle control and visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

πŸ”§ The fix

Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have replacement components installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 16, 2012. The recall to perform the final remedy began on november 21, 2012. Owners may contact dtna 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
12V138000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-624
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
5,247
Component
SEATS
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 21, 2012
Built
Dec 22, 2011 – Feb 23, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is FL-624.customers may 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 12V138 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 12V138?

2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2012 Freightliner Western Star. 5,247 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.