Recall 10V-551: 2011 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011 Freightliner Century and 4 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for equipment, reported to NHTSA on Nov 4, 2010, covering about 7,466 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
The risk
Failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations can result in tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 15, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks safety recall no. Fl-584.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V551000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Century | 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner M2 | 2011 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2011 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-551?
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner coronado, columbia, fld military, business class m2, cascadia, century, and western star 4900 trucks manufactured from august 9, 2010, through october 27, 2010 for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." these vehicles were equipped with labels missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
How is recall 10V-551 fixed?
Labels with missing information will be replaced with corrected labels. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before january 15, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.