Recalls for 2012 Freightliner Century

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL

Posted on: 2011-09-08
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 freightliner business class m2, cascadia, century, columbia, coronado and sterling a-line vehicles built with meritor wabco electronic stability control (esc) system manufactured from september 15, 2005 through september 1, 2011.  Under certain road and driving conditions, vehicle body roll and road inclination characteristics may adversely affect the slip angle calculation of the electronic stability control (esc) system.  This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the outer wheel brake on the front axle until the vehicle is perceived to be stable.  

Consequence
If the driver is slow to react during this esc intervention, the vehicle may deviate from the intended line of travel increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will replace the esc module with the appropriate software version as necessary, free of charge.  An interim owner notification will be mailed on or about november 21, 2011.  The date for availability of the final remedy is subject to validation testing and parts availability.  The safety recall began on march 28, 2012.  Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Daimler safety recall number is fl-612.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 .

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Posted on: 2012-02-28
Description
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012.  The pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work.  As a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.  

Consequence
A fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.  Also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.  

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge.  The safety recall began on april 27, 2012.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.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.