NHTSA Recall 12V266000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V266000; Date: Jun. 12, 2012
If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2013 Freightliner Business Class M2; 2013 Freightliner Cascadia; 2013 Freightliner Columbia; 2013 Freightliner Coronado; 2013 Freightliner Custom Chassis Xc; 2013 Thomas Built Buses Saf-t-liner C2; 2013 Western Star 4900
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 217
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 10, 2012
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