2011 Freightliner Western Star recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign naming the 2011 Freightliner Western Star. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
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- Apr 26, 2011Crash risk2011–2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2011–2012 Freightliner M2, 2011–2012 Freightliner Western Star — Power Train
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 11, 2011, THROUGH FEBRUARY 21, 2011, AND EQUIPPED WITH A MERITOR DRIVELINE. THE TUBING USED TO ASSEMBLE THE AFFECTED DRIVELINES HAS A NONCONFORMING SEAM WELD WITH INSUFFICIENT BONDING OF THE MATERIAL.
11V257000 · 347 units · DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA