Model year record

2021 FREIGHTLINER Coronado

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V105000

Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection

Component
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
60,604
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-20
Owners notified
2023-04-21

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Freightliner 108SD, 114SD, 122SD, Columbia, Coronado, Business Class M2, and 2020 Freightliner Cascadia vehicles. The drag link taper joint may not have been tightened sufficiently and could come loose, resulting in a complete separation of the drag link from the steering arm.

Safety risk

Drag link separation can cause a complete loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will inspect the drag link taper joint and repair it, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL967. This recall expands recall number 21V-689.

Recall campaignNHTSA 23V063000

Equipment

Component
Equipment
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Vehicles affected
192
Reported to NHTSA
2023-02-09
Owners notified
2023-03-29

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Freightliner Coronado vehicles equipped with a foldable upper bunk. The mounting pivot bolts for the upper bunk may not have been tightened properly and may loosen.

Safety risk

A loose mounting pivot bolt may cause the upper bunk to fall, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will tighten the mounting pivot bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 29, 2023. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL964.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V634000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
53
Reported to NHTSA
2020-10-14
Owners notified
2020-11-25

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Western Star 4700 and 4900 and Freightliner Coronado, 108SD and 114SD vehicles. The vehicle certification label contains incorrect information, stating a Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) that exceeds the tire capacity rating. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 120, "Wheels and Rims-Other than passenger cars."

Safety risk

Incorrect weight rating information on the certification labels could result in potential overloading of the axles, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will install accurate GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-864.

Recall campaignNHTSA 20V211000

Equipment: other: labels

Component
Equipment: other: labels
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America LLC
Vehicles affected
89
Reported to NHTSA
2020-04-10
Owners notified
2020-05-28

Defect description

Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2020 Freightliner 108SD and 2020-2021 Freightliner Coronado, 114SD, and Western Star 4700 and 4900 vehicles. The Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) on the certification label may be incorrect, possibly resulting in the vehicle being overloaded. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 120, "Wheels and Rims - Other Than Passenger Cars."

Safety risk

An overloaded vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will update the GAWR labels, free of charge. The recall began May 28, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL847.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.