Recalls for 2011 Freightliner Western Star

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

Posted on: 2011-04-28
Description
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.  

Consequence
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.

Corrective Action
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.

Notes
Daimler safety recall no.  Fl-606.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 http://www.safercar.gov .