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Recall 12V-138: 2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2012 Freightliner Western Star

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for seats, reported to NHTSA on Apr 2, 2012, covering about 5,247 vehicles.

NHTSA number
12V-138
Report date
Apr 2, 2012
Vehicles affected
5,247
Owners notified
Nov 21, 2012

The problem

Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner cascadia and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from december 22, 2011, through february 23, 2012. These vehicles may be equipped with certain national seat brand driverâ’s seats. These seat bases may have out-of-specification welds that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly.

The risk

An unexpected movement of the seat could affect vehicle control and visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have replacement components installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 16, 2012. The recall to perform the final remedy began on november 21, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-624.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

ManufacturerDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
ComponentSeats
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number12V138000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Freightliner Cascadia2012All years
Freightliner Western Star2012All 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 12V-138?

Daimler trucks (Dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner cascadia and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from december 22, 2011, through february 23, 2012. These vehicles may be equipped with certain national seat brand driverâ’s seats. These seat bases may have out-of-specification welds that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly.

How is recall 12V-138 fixed?

Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have replacement components installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 16, 2012. The recall to perform the final remedy began on november 21, 2012. Owners may contact dtna 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.