Recall 10V341000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Safety Consequence
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | FCCC | S2 |
| 2007 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2007 | FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY |
| 2007 | FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA |
| 2007 | FREIGHTLINER | FLD |
| 2007 | FREIGHTLINER | M2 |
| 2007 | STERLING | 7500 |
| 2007 | STERLING | 8500 |
| 2007 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2007 | STERLING | ACTERRA |
| 2007 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 |
| 2008 | FCCC | S2 |
| 2008 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2008 | FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY |
| 2008 | FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA |
| 2008 | FREIGHTLINER | FLD |
| 2008 | FREIGHTLINER | M2 |
| 2008 | STERLING | 7500 |
| 2008 | STERLING | 8500 |
| 2008 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2008 | STERLING | ACTERRA |
| 2008 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 |
| 2009 | FCCC | S2 |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | FLD |
| 2009 | FREIGHTLINER | M2 |
| 2009 | STERLING | 7500 |
| 2009 | STERLING | 8500 |
| 2009 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2009 | STERLING | ACTERRA |
| 2009 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 |
| 2010 | FCCC | S2 |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | FLD |
| 2010 | FREIGHTLINER | M2 |
| 2010 | STERLING | 8500 |
| 2010 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2010 | STERLING | ACTERRA |
| 2010 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 |
| 2011 | FCCC | S2 |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | CASCADIA |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | CENTURY |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | COLUMBIA |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | FLD |
| 2011 | FREIGHTLINER | M2 |
| 2011 | STERLING | 7500 |
| 2011 | STERLING | 8500 |
| 2011 | STERLING | 9500 |
| 2011 | STERLING | ACTERRA |
| 2011 | WESTERN STAR | 4900 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.