Recall 12V405 covers 1,663 2009-2012 Freightliner trucks for air tank brackets that can crack and detach. Repair is free at any franchised Freightliner dealer.
Freightliner is recalling 1,663 2009-2012 trucks, including the 114SD, Business Class M2, Coronado, Cascadia, 4700, and 9500, because perpendicular air tank mounting brackets can crack and separate from the frame rail. If an air tank separates from a moving vehicle, it can create a road debris hazard and raise crash risk; the Freightliner dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The air tank mounting brackets on 2009-2012 Freightliner 114SD, 4700, Business Class M2, Coronado, 9500, and Cascadia trucks hold the compressed air tanks against the frame rail. Those tanks store pressurized air for truck systems that depend on a secure, frame-mounted air supply. The brackets are supposed to keep the tanks fixed in place while the truck moves, loads, and vibrates.
On affected trucks, the perpendicular air tank mounting brackets develop cracks. As those cracks grow, the bracket loses strength and separates from the frame rail. Once the bracket lets go, the air tank is no longer held securely and separates from the vehicle.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or technician sees the problem only if cracks are found during an inspection, or after the bracket or tank has already separated.
Who's affected?
Spans 6 truck lines across 4 model years, all tied to the same Equipment component.
| 2010 Freightliner 114SD | Equipment |
|---|---|
| 2009 Freightliner 114SD | Equipment |
| 2010 Western Star 4700 | Equipment |
| 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Equipment |
| 2012 Western Star 4700 | Equipment |
| 2009 Western Star 4700 | Equipment |
| 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Equipment |
| 2010 Freightliner Coronado | Equipment |
| 2012 Freightliner Coronado | Equipment |
| 2011 Freightliner Coronado | Equipment |
| 2009 Freightliner Coronado | Equipment |
| 2011 Freightliner 114SD | Equipment |
| 2011 Western Star 4700 | Equipment |
| 2012 Sterling 9500 | Equipment |
| 2011 Sterling 9500 | Equipment |
| 2010 Sterling 9500 | Equipment |
| 2012 Freightliner 114SD | Equipment |
| 2012 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Equipment |
| 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 | Equipment |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Equipment |
| 2009 Sterling 9500 | Equipment |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Equipment |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Equipment |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Equipment |
| Units affected | 1,663 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Air tanks that separate from a moving Freightliner can become road debris and increase the risk of a crash for nearby traffic. If your VIN is included, schedule the recall repair soon and avoid trips that feel unsafe. Repair will be free at any franchised Freightliner dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2009-2012 Freightliner 114SD, 4700, Business Class M2, Coronado, 9500, or Cascadia is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Freightliner dealer and ask whether the free air-tank mounting-bracket replacement is open for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 12V405 when you call the dealer.
- Schedule the air-tank mounting-bracket replacement that fixes brackets that crack and let air tanks separate from the frame rail.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and avoid operating the vehicle if you see a loose or damaged air tank bracket.
What happens at the repair
The remedy record identifies the dealer repair as replacement of the air tank mounting brackets. Once the dealer remedy is available for your VIN, a Freightliner technician replaces the cracked or defect-prone brackets that secure the air tanks to the frame rail. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm the campaign by VIN before the visit, since the included model years and equipment decide whether this repair applies.
Timeline
| August 16, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 24, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V405?
Recall 12V405 covers 1,663 2009-2012 Freightliner 114SD, 4700, Business Class M2, Coronado, 9500, and Cascadia vehicles with perpendicular air tank mounting brackets that can crack and separate from the frame rail. Freightliner dealers will replace the air tank mounting brackets for free.
What should I do if my 2009-2012 Freightliner 114SD, 4700, Business Class M2, Coronado, 9500, or Cascadia is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 12V405. If it is, contact a franchised Freightliner dealer to schedule the air tank mounting bracket replacement. Reference recall number 12V405 when you call. The repair is free.
Does the recall repair cost anything?
No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Freightliner dealers will replace the air tank mounting brackets free of charge. Ask the dealer to reference recall 12V405 when scheduling the repair.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is road debris from an air tank that separates from a moving vehicle. That debris hazard increases crash risk for other drivers and vehicles nearby. If your VIN is included, schedule the free bracket replacement before the truck returns to regular service.
What if I bought this Freightliner vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the original owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your truck is included, then call a franchised Freightliner dealer and give them recall number 12V405.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V405000 |
|---|---|
| Freightliner customer service | 1-800-547-0712 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V405 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V405000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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