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2011-2012 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner M2 and others recall: driveline

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on April 26, 2011. It covers about 347 vehicles.

vehicles affected
347
reported
Apr 26, 2011
owners notified
Jun 27, 2011
related complaints
3

Power train: driveline

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 freightliner cascadia, m2, and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from january 11, 2011, through february 21, 2011, and equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Risk
A tube seam weld that is not properly bonded can result in the driveline assembly fracturing along the length of the tube seam weld. The fractured tube can twist or sever. This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and any additional nearby components. This may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V257000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about transmission problems.

Questions about recall 11V257000

Is there a recall on the 2011-2012 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner M2 and others driveline?

Yes. Recall 11V257000, reported on April 26, 2011, covers about 347 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V257000?

Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on june 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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