Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Feb 20, 2023
Model years: 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks, the joint connecting the steering arm to the drag link may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the joint could loosen and separate, causing a loss of
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Coronado — Accessories
High risk
Feb 9, 2023
Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain trucks, the pivot bolt for the foldable upper bunk may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the upper bunk could collapse and drop down on top of a person usin
Freightliner Coronado — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 14, 2020
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
On certain trucks equipped with "Fleet Engineer" mud flaps, the bracket for the mud flaps may partially cover the rear reflective tape. Canadian regulations require that reflective
Also affects: Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century
Freightliner Coronado — Fuel System
High risk
Aug 31, 2018
Model years: 2017, 2018, 2019
On certain trucks built with a Cummins X15 or ISX15 engine equipped with nylon fuel lines and a banjo bolt on the fuel pump, a blockage in the fuel cooling system may cause a fuel
Also affects: Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Aug 9, 2018
Model years: 2018, 2019
On certain vehicles equipped with air disc brakes, the brake caliper mounting bolts may be incorrectly torqued. This could result in the caliper bolts loosening, which could lead t
Also affects: Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Coronado — Suspension
High risk
Jul 30, 2018
Model years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
On certain trucks, a combination of brake vibrations and corrosion could cause the tie-rod tube to fatigue and break. This may lead to a disconnect between the front wheels and red
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Coronado — Wheels
High risk
Aug 30, 2016
Model years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
On certain vehicles, the specified front axle weight limit may be greater than the hub capacity. If the axle load exceeds the maximum weight capacity of the hub, there is an increa
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4800
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Dec 3, 2014
Model years: 2015
On certain vehicles, brake chamber diaphragm(s) may not be properly seated. This could lead to brake drag, causing brake overheating or unintended spring brake application. These i
Also affects: Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4900, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700
Freightliner Coronado — Seats And Restraints
High risk
Nov 27, 2013
Model years: 2013
On certain trucks, the seat belts may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 - Seat Belt Assemblies. Due to a defect in manufacturing, the seat belt buckle may no
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner 122sd, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner Coronado — Lights And Instruments
High risk
Apr 8, 2013
Model years: 2013, 2014
On certain vehicles, the instrument panel may show an incorrect park brake message. If the ignition is switched OFF and the driver’s door opened (before the park brake is applied),
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Coronado — Other
High risk
Dec 21, 2012
Model years: 2012
On certain trucks, the bottom access panel may dislodge and separate from the Thermo King Tripac Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). A panel separating from the vehicle could strike anothe
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia
Freightliner Coronado — Wheels
High risk
Oct 19, 2012
Model years: 2013
On certain vehicles, the wheel rims may have been manufactured incorrectly and could fail. A wheel separating from the vehicle could cause a loss of control and a crash. In additio
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner 114sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4700
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Aug 15, 2012
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain trucks, the air tank mounting brackets may crack, which could allow the tank to detach from the vehicle. An air tank separating from the vehicle could strike another veh
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Business Class M2, Western Star 4700, Sterling Lt9500, Freightliner 114sd
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Jun 29, 2012
Model years: 2013
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
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Apr 23, 2012
Model years: 2012, 2013
On certain trucks, the quick release valve (QRV) cover may not have been welded correctly during manufacturing process and may become loose or separate from the valve body. If this
Also affects: Freightliner 108sd, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Fuel System
High risk
Feb 27, 2012
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
On certain trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel DD13, DD15 or DD16 engine, the support system for the high pressure fuel line (between the fuel pump and the fuel delivery rail) ma
Also affects: Western Star 4900, Western Star 4700, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Business Class M2, Sterling 9500
Freightliner Coronado — Other
High risk
Sep 19, 2011
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain vehicles, specific operating conditions (such as tight, successive, highly banked curves in opposite directions), could trigger unintended Electronic Stability Control (
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling A-Line, Freightliner Business Class M2
Freightliner Coronado — Other
High risk
Aug 9, 2011
Model years: 2010, 2011
On certain trucks, the front bumper mounting brackets may crack and fail. This could allow the front bumper fall off while the vehicle is in motion. A bumper separating from the ve
Freightliner Coronado — Electrical
High risk
Jun 22, 2011
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
On certain trucks equipped with a DD15 or DD16 engine, the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose, back out, and contact the starter cable. This cou
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Sterling A-Line, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Apr 20, 2011
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the slack adjuster housings may have been manufactured incorrectly, which could allow the housings to fracture and fail. As a result, the wheel brake to which
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4900, Western Star 6900
Freightliner Coronado — Label
High risk
Nov 4, 2010
Model years: 2011
On certain vehicles, the recommended cold tire inflation information, as required by the Technical Standards Document No. 120S5.3.1, was inadvertently omitted during vehicle assemb
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Coronado — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 26, 2010
Model years: 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles equipped with a DD13 and DD15 engines, over time, the barrel of the Bosch high pressure fuel pump element may develop a crack due to hydrogen induced stress cor
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century, Western Star 4900
Freightliner Coronado — Fuel System
High risk
May 3, 2010
Model years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
On certain vehicles, should the fuel filter become restricted, the low pressure fuel flange may develop a crack resulting in a fuel leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an igniti
Also affects: Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Century, Western Star 4900, Sterling 9500
Freightliner Coronado — Engine
High risk
Sep 22, 2009
Model years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
On certain vehicles equipped with a Caterpillar C15 engine, the Variable Valve Actuation (VVA) oil line may wear against the P-clip retaining the oil line. An oil leak could result
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Mar 31, 2008
Model years: 2008
Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an incorrectly manufactured Bendix MV-3 dash control valve. If the double check valve becomes lodged, in the event of a primary reserv
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Argosy Rhd, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Fuel System
High risk
Mar 4, 2008
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007
On certain trucks, the high-pressure fuel line at each injector may fatigue and fracture if a fastener at the end of the line is not properly connected. This would allow high press
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Fld
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Dec 17, 2007
Model years: 2008
On certain trucks, an incorrectly manufactured steering gear sector shaft may cause the steering to "stick or bind". This could severely restrict the steering turning angle, possib
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Coronado — Other
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the fifth wheel hitch assembly's lever arm may have been incorrectly installed during the manufacturing process. The lever arm pivot bolt may have been over-tigh
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Coronado — Electrical
High risk
Nov 7, 2007
Model years: 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the wiper motor ground wire was omitted during vehicle assembly. As a result, the wiper motor may not operate or may function intermittently. This could lead to
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Aug 29, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the driver's side inner tie rod may be damaged while the truck is executing a sharp turn. Excessive tie rod angles may loosen the tie rod ball socket and/or dama
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Fuel System
High risk
Jul 24, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, when the ignition key is in the 'ON' position, the pre-heater, located in the fuel filter base, is energized. If this pre-heater is energized while maintenance i
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the steering arm or tie rod arm to the spindle may have been over or under tightened during assembly process. Incorrectly torqued ste
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2007, 2008
On certain trucks, the two upper tilt plate bolts may loosen with use and fall out. These fasteners hold the upper column assembly in place. The steering column pivot may fracture
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Jul 11, 2007
Model years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
On certain vehicles, the internal rubber check valve inside the Bendix SR-7 spring brake modulating valve can become deformed over time. The effect of this defect is intermittent a
Also affects: Sterling Acterra, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Jun 26, 2007
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the steering column may have been manufactured incorrectly. Two welds may have been omitted, which could cause the column to fail, possibly leading to a loss o
Also affects: Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner Fs-65 School Bus, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Electrical
High risk
Jun 5, 2006
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the protective cover for the cab Power Distribution Module (PDM) may be missing or improperly installed. If the protective cover is missing or not positioned c
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Jan 12, 2006
Model years: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the steering wheel was manufactured with incorrect length Huck fasteners that are too short to allow proper retaining collar engagement. Steering wheel separat
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Suspension
High risk
Dec 2, 2005
Model years: 2006
On certain vehicles, a manufacturing defect of the front axle I-beam top flange may result in a reduction of axle service life. The axle I-beam may fatigue and fracture, causing a
Also affects: Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Motorhome Chassis, Sterling A-Line
Freightliner Coronado — Suspension
High risk
Oct 18, 2005
Model years: 2005, 2006
On certain vehicles, the rear spindles may fracture as a result of incorrect heat treat process during vehicle assembly. Rear spindle failure could allow the wheel, tire, and brake
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Oct 5, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, the lower yoke on the steering shaft may have been incorrectly fabricated. If the splines of the steering shaft push through the lower yoke, the steering wheel
Also affects: Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Rv Chassis, Freightliner Business Class, Sterling L-Line, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Classic
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Sep 14, 2005
Model years: 2004, 2005
On certain vehicles, the front hubs may fracture and allow the wheel assembly to separate from the vehicle. This could cause a crash without prior warning. Correction: Dealers will
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic Xl, Freightliner Classic, Freightliner Fld, Sterling L-Line
Freightliner Coronado — Wheels
High risk
Jun 10, 2005
Model years: 2005
On certain vehicles, wheels were not pre-stressed and could, over time, develop cracks. If allowed to propagate, the cracks may result in wheel failure, which could cause a vehicle
Also affects: Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner Condor, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) B2 School Bus Chassis, Freightliner Custom Chassis (Fccc) Xc Chassis
Freightliner Coronado — Brakes
High risk
Dec 24, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles equipped with air brakes, the plastic push-to-connect air line fitting cartridge could be improperly welded into the nylon junction block housing. This could al
Also affects: Freightliner Century, Freightliner Columbia
Freightliner Coronado — Steering
High risk
Dec 9, 2003
Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, a crack can occur in the steering gear input shaft. As a result, the driver could experience a loss of steering control which may result in a vehicle crash wit
Freightliner Coronado — Other
High risk
Jun 19, 2003
Model years: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
On certain vehicles, fatigue cracks can initiate in the weld joining the bracket pin to its mounting flange on the fifth wheel assembly. Weld failures could lead to the loss of the
Also affects: Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Business Class, Freightliner Business Class M2, Freightliner Century S/T, Freightliner Classic
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