Recall
Freightliner Coronado — 11V403000
NHTSA ID
11V403000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Coronado
Years Affected
2011
Recall Date
2011-08-09
Component
STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
Units Affected
256
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-610
Summary
DTNA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 CORONADO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A SET FORWARD FRONT AXLE AND A LOGGER BUMPER WITH A CENTER TOW DEVICE MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 9, 2010, THROUGH JULY 16, 2011. CERTAIN BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKETS MAY CRACK.
Consequence
IF NOT REPAIRED, THE CRACK MAY LEAD TO THE BUMPER FALLING OFF OF THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BUMPER MOUNTING BRACKETS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712.