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NHTSA : 12V405000

Campaign Details

Component: EQUIPMENT

Defect Description

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.

Consequence / Hazard

Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.

🚗 Affected Vehicles24

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.