NHTSA Recall 12V138000: Seats
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,247 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V138000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-624 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Report received | April 2, 2012 |
| Owner notification | November 21, 2012 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2012 freightliner cascadia and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from december 22, 2011, through february 23, 2012. These vehicles may be equipped with certain national seat brand drivers seats. These seat bases may have out-of-specification welds that may allow the seat to buckle unexpectedly.
Safety risk
An unexpected movement of the seat could affect vehicle control and visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners, and affected vehicles will have replacement components installed by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on may 16, 2012. The recall to perform the final remedy began on november 21, 2012. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-624.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.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V138000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.