2011 Freightliner M2 | 2011 Freightliner Columbia Glider | 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic
Published April 25, 2011 · Recall initiated: April 20, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V249000, published April 25, 2011 and initiated April 20, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2011 Freightliner M2 | 2011 Freightliner Columbia Glider | 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic.
What's the hazard
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA GLIDER KIT, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 16, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
What to do
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- FREIGHTLINER
- Model
- M2
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA GLIDER | 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Freightliner M2 | 2011 Freightliner Columbia Glider | 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2011 Freightliner Cascadia — Service brakes, air: slack adjusters: automatic recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V249000 on April 25, 2011. Reported hazard: DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, COLUMBIA GLIDER KIT, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 16, 2010, THROUGH MARCH 9, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH GUNITE AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTERS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 15, 2010, THROUGH JANUARY 31, 2011. DUE TO AN INCOMPLETE "KNITTING" OF THE IRON AT THE TIME OF CASTING, INADEQUATE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF THE SLACK ADJUSTER HOUSING CAN OCCUR, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE HOUSING TO BREAK AT THE HANDLE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING LOADS.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE ANY AFFECTED SLACK ADJUSTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 5, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: FREIGHTLINER. Model: M2.