Recall 11V109000: 2010–2011 Freightliner Argosy and 2 other models

Report received

Feb 23, 2011

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

4,977vehicles

Model years

2010–2011

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. The rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.

Possible consequence

If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. Daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2010 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 2011 Freightliner Argosy0 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints
• 2011 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints
• 2010 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2011 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints