{
  "owners": null,
  "title": "Canadian recall 2011172 (Freightliner and 1 more), 2011 to 2012: Powertrain",
  "url": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2011172/",
  "summary": "Transport Canada recall 2011172, FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR ARGOSY, BUSINESS CLASS M2, 4900, 6900, CASC, 2011-04-27. On certain trucks, the driveshaft may.",
  "excerpt": "Freightliner Argosy, Business Class M2, 4900, 6900, Cascadia. Published by Transport Canada as 2011172 on 27 April 2011. System: Powertrain. What the notice says On certain trucks, the driveshaft may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. This could allow the driveshaft to fracture along the length of the tube seam weld when torque is applied. The fractured tube can twist or sever, which could result in additional damage to the driveline, the … Is your vehicle included? Check with your VIN at Transport Canada , or ask a dealer. This page is an independent copy of the notice, kept so you can see what changed after it was published. It is not the authority, and the authority’s own text is the one to act on. On certain trucks, the driveshaft may not have been welded correctly during the manufacturing process. This could allow the driveshaft to fracture along the length of the tube seam weld when torque is applied. The fractured tube can twist or sever, which could result in additional damage to the driveline, the vehicle to which it is attached, and any additional nearby components. Should the brake air lines become damaged, it could allow spring brake application, causing immediate brake lock-up. If this occurs while the vehicle is in motion, it could result in a crash. Also, failure of the driveshaft would result in lost vehicle propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic and road conditions, and the driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a ",
  "register": {
    "authority": "Transport Canada",
    "country": "Canada",
    "index": "https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/"
  },
  "datePublished": "2026-09-05T14:58:17+00:00",
  "dateModified": "2026-09-05T14:58:17+00:00",
  "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
  "citation": "CarsMultiverse, \"Canadian recall 2011172 (Freightliner and 1 more), 2011 to 2012: Powertrain\", https://carsmultiverse.com/canada/recall-2011172/, licensed CC BY 4.0.",
  "note": "CarsMultiverse is an independent record, not a safety authority. To act on a recall, use the official register."
}