Safety Recall NHTSA · 09V128000 Reported April 17, 2009

Cab tilt bracket

Daimler Trucks North America, Llc · Structure · 2,811 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
09V128000
Manufacturer Campaign
FL-547
Component
Structure
Vehicles Affected
2,811
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
April 17, 2009

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 2,811 my 2001-2007 condor trucks built by american lafrance, freightliner and sterling. the cab mounted bracket attached to the hydraulic cylinder used to raise and lower the cab for maintenance may wear leading to inadequate restraint, allowing the cab to fall forward onto the ground.

Safety Consequence

A cab falling forward to the ground unexpectedly may result in personal injury.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the recall began on september 18, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 09V128000 or campaign FL-547.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 09V128000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 09V128000?

NHTSA recall 09V128000 was issued by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc on April 17, 2009. It addresses: Cab tilt bracket. The recall affects approximately 2,811 vehicles, with the defect involving the Structure component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Daimler Trucks North America, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 09V128000 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-547. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.