Vehicle recall 12V405000 · August 16, 2012
Freightliner 114SD, Western Star 4700 and 4 more models
The air tank mounting brackets may develop cracks which can lead to the air tank brackets separating from the frame rail.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V405000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 16, 2012
- Filed by
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-631
- Owner notification
- December 24, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,663
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner 114SD (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Freightliner Business Class M2 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Freightliner Cascadia (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Freightliner Coronado (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Sterling 9500 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
- Western Star 4700 (2009-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009
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