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Recall 12V-405

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2009 to 2012 Sterling 9500: Equipment.

At a glance

Campaign number
12V-405
Reported
August 16, 2012
Vehicles affected
1,663 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

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.

The risk

Air tanks that become separated from a moving vehicle may create a road debris hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

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-[removed].

Notes from the manufacturer

DTNA's recall campain number is FL-631.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles