Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CASCADIA
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
11V465000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20050915
End Of Manufacture
20110901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4444
Date Owners Notified
20120328
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20110908
Make Campaign Number
FL-612