What Transport Canada published
- Recall number
- 2012193
- Recall date
- 29 June 2012
- Make
- Freightliner, Western Star
- Models
- Cascadia, Business Class M2, Columbia, 4900, Coronado
- Model years
- 2013
- Vehicle class
- Truck - Med. & H.D.
- System
- Steering
- Raised as
- Recalls Audit
- Vehicles affected
- 44
- Register
- Canada — Transport Canada, Vehicle Recalls Database
On certain trucks, the front axle knuckles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could lead to shorter than expected bearing and knuckle life. In some instances, this could result in separation of the wheel from the axle. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In addition, the errant wheel assembly could strike a vehicle, stationary object or a bystander. These issues could result in property damage and/or personal injury. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front axle knuckles.
The wording above is the department's own, as it stood in the monthly file this site last read. Vehicle counts are the sum of the counts published for each make and model the recall covers. To act on a recall, use the official notice: Transport Canada recall 2012193.