Vehicle recall 11V257000 · April 26, 2011
Freightliner Cascadia, M2 and 1 more model
The tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 freightliner cascadia, M2, and western star 4900 vehicles, manufactured from January 11, 2011, through February 21, 2011, and equipped with a meritor driveline. The tubing used to assemble the affected drivelines has a nonconforming seam weld with insufficient bonding of the material.
- Consequence
- A tube seam weld that is not properly bonded can result in the driveline assembly fracturing along the length of the tube seam weld. The fractured tube can twist or sever. This could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached and any additional nearby components. This may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the drivelines free of charge. The safety recall began on June 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler safety recall no. Fl-606.OWNERS 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V257000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 26, 2011
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-606
- Owner notification
- June 27, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 347
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Driveline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner Cascadia (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Freightliner M2 (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
- Freightliner Western Star (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
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