2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Complaints and Recall Information
The 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO has 0 complaints and 8 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues related to various safety and mechanical components addressed through recalls. No individual consumer complaints have been recorded.
The vehicle has eight recalls involving systems such as brakes, suspension, engine components, electrical software, trailer hitch, exterior lighting, steering linkages, and fire extinguishers. These recalls cover safety-related defects that may affect vehicle control and fire safety.
Recalls- Service brakes quick release valve. Recall 12V178000 affects 3,116 vehicles manufactured from February 3 to March 2, 2012. The quick release valve cover may separate from the valve body, causing the front brakes to fail and increasing crash risk. DTNA will replace the valve free of charge.
- Front suspension knuckles. Recall 12V266000 covers 217 vehicles from April to May 2012. A machining error may cause premature spindle failure, leading to wheel separation and loss of vehicle control. Dealers will inspect and replace affected components at no cost.
- Engine high-pressure fuel line support. Recall 12V074000 involves 103,437 vehicles built from 2006 to 2012 with Detroit Diesel EPA07 and EPA10 engines. Improper assembly torque may cause fuel line cracks and leaks, increasing fire and crash hazard. The faulty support system will be replaced by DTNA authorized facilities.
- Electrical system software. Recall 13V127000 affects 50 vehicles. When the ignition is off and the door opens without the parking brake applied, the dashboard may fail to show the "Park Brake Off Door Open" warning. Software updates will be performed free of charge.
- Trailer hitch fifth wheel assembly. Recall 15V616000 covers 5,801 units manufactured between 2010 and 2013. Damage to the fifth wheel locking mechanism may cause trailer detachment, increasing crash risk. DTNA will replace the fifth wheel with an updated model free of charge.
- Exterior rear reflective tape. Recall 20V214000 includes 63,175 vehicles from 2006 to 2021. Mudflap hanger brackets may cover the reflective tape, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Dealers will reposition the tape at no cost.
- Steering tie rod assembly. Recall 18V503000 spans 1,256 vehicles from 2012 to 2015. Certain brake combinations cause high vibrations and early tie-rod tube failure, risking loss of steering control. Dealers will replace brake linings, brake spider, and tie-rod free of charge.
- Fire extinguisher equipment. Recall 17V810000 involves 24,860 vehicles from 2002 to 2017. Kidde plastic-handle or push button fire extinguishers may become clogged or require excessive force to operate. Nozzle detachment may cause injury and extinguisher inoperability. Owners will be instructed to contact Kidde for a free replacement.
Owners dealing with repeated repairs, safety defects, or unresolved recall issues on the 2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO may have rights under their state’s lemon law. Consulting a consumer protection attorney could provide guidance on pursuing those rights.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO Summary
2013
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
8
Total Recalls
201912
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
63175 vehicles affected
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2006-2020 Freightliner Columbia, 2006-2021 Freightliner Business Class M2, 2007-2020 Freightliner Coronado, 2014-2021 Freightliner 122 SD, 2007 Sterling A 9500, 2006 Freightliner Argosy, 2006-2007 Sterling AT9500, 2008-2021 Freightliner Cascadia, 2006-2008 Freightliner Classic, 2006-2011 Freightliner Century Class, 2006-2010 Freightliner FLD, and 2017 Western Star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Risk: The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
1256 vehicles affected
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Freightliner Cascadia, Coronado, Business Class M2, 114SD, and Western Star 4900 trucks. In certain front axle, brake lining, and brake spider combinations, braking may cause high vibrations, resulting in early failure of the tie-rod tube.
Risk: A tie-rod failure would cause a disconnect between the front wheels, resulting in a loss of steering ability, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
24860 vehicles affected
EQUIPMENT
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2002-2017 Freightliner Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia and Coronado trucks and Western Star 4700, 4900, 5700, 5900 and 6900 trucks. These vehicles are equipped with Kidde Plastic-Handle or Push Button 'Pindicator' Fire Extinguishers that may become clogged, preventing the extinguisher from discharging as expected or excessive force may be needed to activate the extinguisher. Additionally, in certain models, the nozzle may detach from the valve assembly with enough force that it could cause injury and also render the product inoperable. For a full list of the affected fire extinguisher models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2017/RMISC-17E062-5427.pdf
Risk: In the event of a fire, if the fire extinguisher does not function properly, it can increase the risk of injury.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
5801 vehicles affected
TRAILER HITCHES:FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2011-2014 Cascadia, Business Class M2, Coronado, and Columbia Glider vehicles manufactured April 5, 2010, to June 15, 2013. The affected trucks are equipped with Fontaine Ultra LT Fifth Wheel connectors, which, due to cumulative damage to the fifth wheel and its locking mechanism, have a locking mechanism that may fail to operate or to properly engage.
Risk: If the fifth wheel and locking mechanism are sufficiently damaged, the locking mechanism may fail to operate as intended and the trailer may unexpectedly detach from the tractor, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
50 vehicles affected
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 Cascadia and Coronado vehicles manufactured between November 21, 2011, and April 3, 2013. In the affected vehicles, when the ignition is off and the door is opened without the parking brake applied, the dashboard does not display the correct message of "Park Brake Off Door Open."
Risk: Without the proper warning, a driver may not be reminded to apply the parking brake which may lead to a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
103437 vehicles affected
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006-2013 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL EPA07 AND EPA10, DD13 AND DD15/16 ENGINES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 20, 2006, THROUGH FEBRUARY 20, 2012. THE PUMP TO RAIL HIGH PRESSURE FUEL LINE SUPPORT SYSTEM USED ON THESE ENGINES IS SENSITIVE TO ASSEMBLY TORQUE AND MAY BE DAMAGED DURING SERVICE WORK. AS A RESULT OF OTHER REPAIRS, THE LINE SUPPORTS MAY LOOSEN, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO FUEL LINE CRACKING AND A FUEL LEAK.
Risk: A FUEL LEAK COULD CREATE A ROAD HAZARD, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. ALSO A FUEL LEAK IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
217 vehicles affected
SUSPENSION:FRONT
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2013 FREIGHTLINER, WESTERN STAR, FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS TRUCKS, AND THOMAS BUILT BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 18, 2012, THROUGH MAY 11, 2012, AND EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT AXLE-BRAND FRONT AXLE KNUCKLES. THE FRONT KNUCKLES ON THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MACHINING ERROR IN THE WHEEL BEARING AREA WHICH MAY LEAD TO PREMATURE SPINDLE FAILURE.
Risk: IF THE SPINDLE FAILS, THE WHEEL MAY SEPARATE FROM THE KNUCKLE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
2013 FREIGHTLINER CORONADO
3116 vehicles affected
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012-2013 FREIGHTLINER 108SD, BUSINESS CLASS M2, CASCADIA, CORONADO VEHICLES, EQUIPPED WITH A HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVE, AND MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 3, 2012, THROUGH MARCH 2, 2012. THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE COVER MAY NOT BE CORRECTLY MANUFACTURED, ALLOWING THE COVER TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE VALVE BODY. IF THE COVER SEPARATES FROM THE VALVE BODY, THE FRONT BRAKES MAY NOT FUNCTION.
Risk: IF THIS CONDITION OCCURS, INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE MAY RESULT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Complaints
No complaints found.