2011 Freightliner Western Star
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2011 Freightliner Western Star. Newest first.
Daimler trucks IS recalling certain model year 2011-2012 freightliner cascadia, M2, and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from january 11, 2011, through february 21, 2011, and equipped with a meritor driveline. the tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Risk and remedy
Risk
A tube seam weld that IS not properly bonded can result in the driveline assembly fracturing along the length of the tube seam weld. the fractured tube can twist or sever. this could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it IS attached and any additional nearby components. this may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. the safety recall began on june 27, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
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- 1012878914-028 Remy Extended Coverage Direct File
- 1012878814-027 Detroit's New Consolidated Labor Operations (CLOs
- 1012878714-026-DLR SelecTruck Warranty Enhancements
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- 1012878414-023 Detroit Axles Pre-Approval Changes
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- 1012873216-011 New Detroit Camshaft Housing Seal Standard Repair Time
- 10128731Warranty Recognition Program Suspension
- 1012873016-009R_OWL Enhancements
- 10128729New Detroit Bearing Failure Analysis Standard Diagnostic Time
- 10128728Canadian Warranty Parts Return Address Change
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