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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 12V266📅 Jun 12, 2012

2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2013 Freightliner Cascadia + 5 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner Custom Chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. The front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.

💥 The risk

If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 10, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks north america 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
12V266000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-629
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
217
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 10, 2012
Built
Apr 18, 2012 – May 11, 2012
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is FL-629.customers 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 12V266 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 12V266?

2013 Freightliner Business Class M2 & 2013 Freightliner Cascadia + 5 more. 217 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.