- The problem
- Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 argosy, cascadia, and cornoado heavy trucks manufactured from january 4, 2010, through november 30, 2010, equipped with 40k airliner suspensions. The rear suspension may fracture through the center bolt hole after vehicle assembly.
- The risk
- If undetected, over time the rear end of the spring may separate from the vehicle causing a hazardous road debris situation, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will replace the mono leaf springs free of charge. Daimler trucks will send an interim letter to owners informing them of the recall. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about august 5, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Freightliner Argosy Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2011 Freightliner Argosy have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in February 2011 for the leaf spring assembly.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical Argosy year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2011 Freightliner Argosy recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2011 Freightliner Argosy yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Freightliner Argosy: every year compared
All Argosy years2011 Freightliner Argosy vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Freightliner Argosy | 0 | 1 | A | |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | 12 | 23 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2011 Freightliner Argosy
Does the 2011 Freightliner Argosy have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2011 Freightliner Argosy: leaf spring assembly (February 2011). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2011 Freightliner Argosy had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2011 Freightliner Argosy a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 80 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Freightliner Argosy year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2011 Freightliner Argosy has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data