The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V403000·Announced 2011-08-09

Freightliner Coronado Recall for Potential Bumper Bracket Cracking

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 2011-2012 Freightliner Coronado trucks because bumper mounting brackets may crack, causing the bumper to fall off and increasing 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 (bumper brackets) where failure could cause the bumper to fall off, increasing the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 Freightliner Coronado vehicles. The recall applies to trucks equipped with a set forward front axle and a logger bumper with a center tow device that were manufactured between March 9, 2010, and July 16, 2011.

The defect involves certain bumper mounting brackets that may crack. If not repaired, this cracking may lead to the bumper falling off the vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the bumper mounting brackets free of charge. The safety recall was expected to begin during November 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 CORONADO
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Truck
Hazard
Affected units
256

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 (1)

  • CORONADO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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