The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V109000·Announced 2011-02-23

Daimler Trucks Recalls 2010-2011 Freightliner Heavy Trucks for Rear Suspension Defect

Daimler Trucks is recalling 4,977 Freightliner trucks due to a rear suspension defect that may cause road debris and increase crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear suspension fracture) that poses a significant risk of crash and property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 Freightliner Argosy, Cascadia, and Coronado heavy trucks. These vehicles were manufactured between January 4, 2010, and November 30, 2010, and are equipped with 40K Airliner suspensions. The recall covers a total of 4,977 vehicles.

The rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly. If this defect goes undetected, the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle over time. This creates a hazardous road debris situation and increases the risk of a crash.

Daimler Trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about August 5, 2011. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY, CORONADO, CASCADIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Affected units
4,977

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (3)

  • ARGOSY
  • CORONADO
  • CASCADIA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.