NHTSA Recall 12V405000: Equipment
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,663 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Freightliner 114SD.
| NHTSA campaign | 12V405000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-631 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT |
| Report received | August 16, 2012 |
| Owner notification | December 24, 2012 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star vehicles manufactured from July 7, 2008, through December 15, 2011, and equipped with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets. The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail. The air tanks may also separate from the vehicle.
Safety risk
Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on December 24, 2012. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks North America toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 12V405000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner 114SD | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Sterling 9500 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Western Star 4700 | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.