Vehicle recall 11V514000 · October 13, 2011
Freightliner Cascadia, Century and 3 more models
The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail.
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 2005-2011 freightliner cascadia, columbia, century, coronado, and classic xl trucks manufactured from November 1, 2004, through June 15, 2010 for the rack and pinion steering system. The lower pinion bearing may corrode and fail. A failed bearing may lead to damage of the spool valve seals. A damage spool valve seal may allow hydraulic fluid to flow to the right or left turn port instead of flowing to the return port.
- Consequence
- The steering could unexpectedly turn left or right, making the vehicle more difficult to control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Daimler trucks will inspect the lower bearing for corrosion. If corrosion is found, the rack and pinion system will be replaced. If no corrosion is found, on the bearing, the bearing will be packed with grease and the rubber bellows will be replaced with sealant added between the bellows and the rack housing. An interim letter was mailed in December 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
- Notes
- Daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-614.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
- 11V514000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 13, 2011
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-614
- Owner notification
- July 6, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 9,689
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Rack and pinion
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 (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Freightliner Century (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Freightliner Classic XL (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Freightliner Columbia (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
- Freightliner Coronado (2005-2011): 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
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