Recall 11V514000: 2005–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 4 other models
- Report received
- Oct 13, 2011
- Manufacturer
- Daimler trucks north america
- Potentially affected
- 9,689vehicles
- Model years
- 2005–2011
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 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.
Possible consequence
The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2005 Freightliner Cascadia1 complaints
- 2006 Freightliner Cascadia1 complaints
- 2007 Freightliner Cascadia1 complaints
- 2008 Freightliner Cascadia8 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner Cascadia19 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Cascadia12 complaints
- 2005 Freightliner Century2 complaints
- 2006 Freightliner Century6 complaints
- 2007 Freightliner Century0 complaints
- 2008 Freightliner Century1 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner Century0 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner Century0 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Century0 complaints
- 2005 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
- 2006 Freightliner Classic1 complaints
- 2007 Freightliner Classic1 complaints
- 2008 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Classic0 complaints
- 2005 Freightliner Columbia38 complaints
- 2006 Freightliner Columbia14 complaints
- 2007 Freightliner Columbia11 complaints
- 2008 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner Columbia2 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner Columbia1 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Columbia0 complaints
- 2005 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
- 2006 Freightliner Coronado1 complaints
- 2007 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
- 2008 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
- 2009 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
- 2010 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
- 2011 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.