Recall 12V266000: 2013 Freightliner Coronado and 5 other models

Report received

Jun 12, 2012

Manufacturer

Daimler trucks north america

Potentially affected

217vehicles

Model years

2013

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 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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2013 Freightliner Business Class M20 complaints
• 2013 Freightliner Cascadia7 complaints
• 2013 Freightliner Columbia0 complaints
• 2013 Freightliner Coronado0 complaints
• 2013 Thomas Built Buses SAF-T-Liner C21 complaints
• 2013 Western Star 49000 complaints