NHTSA recall 12V266000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 12V266000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-629 |
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Reported | 2012-06-12 |
| Owners notified | 2012-08-10 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT |
| Units potentially affected | 217 |
What is 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.
What can happen
IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The 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.
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.
| 2013 FCCC redundant CUSTOM CHASSIS XC | Built 2012-04-18 to 2012-05-11. |
|---|---|
| 2013 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | Built 2012-04-18 to 2012-05-11. |
| 2013 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | Built 2012-04-18 to 2012-05-11. |
| 2013 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | Built 2012-04-18 to 2012-05-11. |
| 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | Built 2012-04-18 to 2012-05-11. |
| 2013 THOMAS BUILT BUSES SAF-T-LINER C2 | Built 2012-04-18 to 2012-05-11. |
| 2013 WESTERN STAR 4900 | Built 2012-04-18 to 2012-05-11. |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| SS734-WST | 2024-06-05. Other. Service Solution for Thread Spring Pin Suspension Alignment & Installation |
|---|---|
| FAB143 | 2021-05-18. Service bulletin. Freightliner Action Bulletin FAB143 Load Transfer Suspension |
| SBW31-016 | 2020-07-31. Service bulletin. Western Star Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension bogie crossmember gussets to the C-channel will be assembled with 5/8–18 fasteners. This change includes a revision to a higher friction nut that requires an increase in tightening torque. The new higher friction nut can be identified by its green color. |
| SB31-043 | 2020-07-31. Service bulletin. Freightliner Service Bulletin for Non-Airliner Rear Suspension Crossmember Fastener Change. With the start of production on March 2, 2020, the fasteners used to assemble the non-Airliner rear suspension (bogie) crossmember have changed. The rear suspension bogie crossmember gussets to the C-channel will be assembled with 5/8 - 18 fasteners. This change includes a revision to a higher friction nut that requires an increase in tightening torque. The new higher friction nut can be identified by its green color. |
| SS1034621 | 2020-01-21. Service bulletin. Service Solution for Western Star vehicles equipped with Hendrickson AIRTEK Axles experiencing a Harsh Ride. |
| SB32-054 | 2019-09-28. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin for Hendrickson HaulMaax Rear Suspension Transverse Torque Rod Tower Bracket Replacement |
| sb32-054 | 2019-09-05. Service bulletin. Service Bulletin to fix vehicles which may have an incorrect transverse torque rod tower bracket installed on the rear drive axles at the factory. This can result in cracking at the transverse rod tower where it is welded to the axle housing, premature wearing of the transverse torque rod tapered pin and bushings, and damage to the transverse torque rod frame bracket. |
| FL807 Axle Tie R | 2019-07-08. Service bulletin. Hendrickson 5 Inch Drop Axle Tie Rods Recall Bulletin |
| ICI19-025 FL807 | 2019-07-08. Service bulletin. Hendrickson 5 Inch Drop Axle Tie Rods Recall ICI letter |
| FL807 | 2019-06-10. Service bulletin. Hendrickson 5 Inch Drop Axle Tie Rods |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.