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NHTSA Recall 12V266000: Suspension: front

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 217 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XC.

217
vehicles potentially affected
7
models affected
2012
owners notified (August 10)
NHTSA campaign12V266000
Manufacturer campaignFL-629
ComponentSUSPENSION › FRONT
Report receivedJune 12, 2012
Owner notificationAugust 10, 2012
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2013 freightliner, western star, freightliner custom chassis trucks, and thomas built buses manufactured from april 18, 2012, through may 11, 2012, and equipped with detroit axle-brand front axle knuckles. The front knuckles on these vehicles may have a machining error in the wheel bearing area which may lead to premature spindle failure.

Safety risk

If the spindle fails, the wheel may separate from the knuckle, resulting in loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the affected components, free of charge. The safety recall began on august 10, 2012. Owners may contact daimler trucks north america toll free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-629.customers 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 12V266000

Make and modelModel years
FCCC Redundant Custom Chassis XC2013
Freightliner Business Class M22013
Freightliner Cascadia2013
Freightliner Columbia2013
Freightliner Coronado2013
Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C22013
Western Star 49002013

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.