Recall 09V-400: 2007–2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2007–2010 Freightliner Century and 4 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Oct 8, 2009, covering about 18,067 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
The risk
A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. The safety recall began on november 4, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. 09c-4.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Component | Engine and Engine Cooling |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 09V400000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Freightliner Century | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Sterling 8500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Sterling 9500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 09V-400?
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
How is recall 09V-400 fixed?
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. The safety recall began on november 4, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.