The worst 2018 Freightliner Coronado problems
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Recalls 4
Tires
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2021 Freightliner SD 108, Freightliner SD 114, 2016-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2013 Western Star 6900, 2013-2022 Western Star 4700, Western Star 4900, and 2022 49X vehicles. The tires and rims are not approved and rated for these vehicles from the Tire and Rim Association or tire manufacturer. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other Than Passenger Cars."
- Risk
- Unapproved tires that are not rated for the vehicle can cause tire performance issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealer will inspect and replace, as necessary, tires and rims, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 22, 2022. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall FL-908.
Recall number 21V896000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- Risk
- The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 29, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL848.
Recall number 20V214000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado and 122SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks, equipped with Cummins ISX15 or X15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
- Risk
- If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the affected nylon fuel line with a steel fuel line, free of charge. The recall began November 21, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑286‑6467. DTNA's number for this recall is FL789.
Recall number 18V581000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: disc: caliper
- What is wrong
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Cascadia, Columbia, Coronado, and Business Class M2 vehicles. During manufacturing, the brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
- Risk
- Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will check and tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began October 5, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1‑800‑547‑0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-783.
Recall number 18V525000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2018 Freightliner Coronado 181
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- CX Advocate for turbo oil drain cracking
- CX Advocate for DD13 Gen 5 engines operating at high altitude experience EGR slow response fault.
- CX Advocate for GATS2.4 being expanding to DD15
- Customer letter regarding variable speed water pump.
- Freightliner Service Bulletin for DEF Connector Reinforcement Caps.
- Updated Service Bulletin for upgrading BHM software for switch expansion module fault SPN 698 FMI 7. This...
- Technical Service Letter for GHG17 1-Box Inlet and Outlet Exhaust Clamps
- Revised Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
- Updated Freightliner Service Bulletin for Powernet Troubleshooting Guide
- Freightliner Service Bulletin for Axle Flange Gasket Replaced with O-Ring
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Is the 2018 Freightliner Coronado reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2018 Freightliner Coronado.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Freightliner Coronado?
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How many recalls does the 2018 Freightliner Coronado have?
4 recalls, covering tires, exterior lighting and engine and engine cooling.
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