2012 Sterling A-Line | 2011 Sterling A-Line | 2006 Freightliner Coronado | 2009 Freightliner Coronado | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Coronado | 2006 Freightliner Columbia | 2007 Freightliner Columbia | 2011 Freightliner Columbia | 2006 Freightliner Century | 2009 Freightliner Century | 2011 Freightliner Century | 2006 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2006 Sterling A-Line | 2008 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling A-Line | 2012 Freightliner Century | 2010 Freightliner Century | 2008 Freightliner Century — Electronic stability control (esc)
Published September 8, 2011 · Recall initiated: September 8, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V465000, published September 8, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2012 Sterling A-Line | 2011 Sterling A-Line | 2006 Freightliner Coronado | 2009 Freightliner Coronado | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Coronado | 2006 Freightliner Columbia | 2007 Freightliner Columbia | 2011 Freightliner Columbia | 2006 Freightliner Century | 2009 Freightliner Century | 2011 Freightliner Century | 2006 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2006 Sterling A-Line | 2008 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling A-Line | 2012 Freightliner Century | 2010 Freightliner Century | 2008 Freightliner Century — Electronic stability control (esc).
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
What to do
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ESC MODULE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE VERSION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 21, 2011. THE DATE FOR AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL REMEDY IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION TESTING AND PARTS AVAILABILITY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- STERLING
- Model
- A-LINE
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2012 STERLING A-LINE | 2011 STERLING A-LINE | 2006 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2009 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO | 2006 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2007 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2006 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2009 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2011 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2006 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA | 2006 STERLING A-LINE | 2008 STERLING A-LINE | 2009 STERLING A-LINE | 2012 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Sterling A-Line | 2011 Sterling A-Line | 2006 Freightliner Coronado | 2009 Freightliner Coronado | 2011 Freightliner Coronado | 2012 Freightliner Coronado | 2006 Freightliner Columbia | 2007 Freightliner Columbia | 2011 Freightliner Columbia | 2006 Freightliner Century | 2009 Freightliner Century | 2011 Freightliner Century | 2006 Freightliner Cascadia | 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | 2006 Sterling A-Line | 2008 Sterling A-Line | 2009 Sterling A-Line | 2012 Freightliner Century | 2010 Freightliner Century | 2008 Freightliner Century — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V465000 on September 8, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO AND STERLING A-LINE VEHICLES BUILT WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 15, 2005 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011. UNDER CERTAIN ROAD AND DRIVING CONDITIONS, VEHICLE BODY ROLL AND ROAD INCLINATION CHARACTERISTICS MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION OF THE ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) SYSTEM. THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE OUTER WHEEL BRAKE ON THE FRONT AXLE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE.
What should I do if I have this product?
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ESC MODULE WITH THE APPROPRIATE SOFTWARE VERSION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE MAILED ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 21, 2011. THE DATE FOR AVAILABILITY OF THE FINAL REMEDY IS SUBJECT TO VALIDATION TESTING AND PARTS AVAILABILITY. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 28, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE 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: STERLING. Model: A-LINE.