Recall 10V551 affects 7,466 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Century, Columbia, M2, and Cascadia trucks with missing tire-inflation labels. Repair is free.
Freightliner is recalling 7,466 2011 Coronado, Century, Columbia, M2, Cascadia, and 4900 trucks under recall 10V551 because the certification labels are missing the recommended cold tire inflation pressures. Without the correct pressure guidance, owners can follow the wrong inflation setting, which can lead to tire failure and raise the risk of a crash; Freightliner dealers will handle the repair free of charge once the remedy is available.
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What's wrong?
The affected 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Century, Columbia, M2, and Cascadia trucks use a tire information label to show the recommended cold tire inflation pressure. That label gives the pressure to use before the truck has been driven and before tire heat changes the reading. It is the quick reference a driver, fleet shop, or service desk uses when setting tire pressure.
On these trucks, the label was printed or installed without the recommended cold inflation pressures. The tires and rims are not described as defective in this recall. The problem is that the required pressure information is missing from the truck, so pressure checks depend on other service information instead of the label on the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. The defect is missing information on the label, not a part that changes sound, feel, smell, or dashboard behavior before an owner notices it.
Who's affected?
Covers 6 heavy truck models from the 2011 model year, all tied to the same vehicle label issue.
| 2011 Freightliner Coronado | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2011 Western Star 4900 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Freightliner Century | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Freightliner Columbia | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Freightliner M2 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 7,466 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Tire-inflation labels with missing information can lead an owner to use the wrong pressure. Improper inflation can result in tire failure and increase the risk of a crash. Ask the dealer for the correct inflation guidance and schedule the label replacement. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Freightliner truck is included, including Coronado, 4900, Century, Columbia, M2, or Cascadia models.
- Review any owner letter from Freightliner for this recall and keep it with the truck records.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to ask about the free corrected tire-inflation label replacement for recall number 10V551.
- Bring the truck's current tire and rim label information so the dealer can replace any label missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures.
- Use the tire pressures listed in the corrected label after the repair, since improper tire inflation can lead to tire failure and increase crash risk.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Freightliner technician replaces the incorrect certification labels with corrected labels that include the missing recommended cold tire inflation pressures. The label service is performed free of charge, and the recall was expected to begin on or before January 15, 2011. Because the current remedy status is not listed as available, confirm the label replacement with the Freightliner service desk before scheduling.
Timeline
| November 4, 2010 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2011 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V551?
Recall 10V551 covers 7,466 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Century, Columbia, M2, and Cascadia trucks with tire labels missing the recommended cold tire inflation pressures. Incorrect tire inflation guidance can lead to tire failure and increase crash risk. Freightliner dealers will replace the labels for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Freightliner Coronado, 4900, Century, Columbia, M2, or Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 10V551. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the corrected tire label replacement. Reference recall number 10V551 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Freightliner will replace the missing tire inflation information labels free of charge at a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is tire failure from using the wrong cold tire inflation pressure. The affected label leaves out recommended inflation information, and failure to follow proper tire inflation recommendations can increase crash risk. Until the label is corrected, use dealer guidance for the proper tire pressure.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/10V551000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 10V551 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 10V551000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 3, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →