Recall 11V-109: 2010–2011 Freightliner Argosy, 2010–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 1 more

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Feb 23, 2011, covering about 4,977 vehicles.

NHTSA number
11V-109
Report date
Feb 23, 2011
Vehicles affected
4,977
Owners notified
Jul 14, 2011

The problem

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. The rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.

The risk

If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. Daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-589.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

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentSuspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf Spring Assembly
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number11V109000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Argosy2010, 2011All years
Freightliner Cascadia2010, 2011All years
Freightliner Coronado2010, 2011All 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 11V-109?

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. The rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.

How is recall 11V-109 fixed?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. Daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 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.