Recall 09V-428: 2009–2010 Freightliner Cascadia, 2009–2010 Freightliner M2 and 1 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Nov 2, 2009, covering about 1,726 vehicles.
The problem
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2009-2010 freightliner, and sterling vehicles equipped detroit diesel dd13 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 circuit could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
Detroit diesel will repair vehicles free of charge. The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. Wiring to the grid heater will be removed. The safety recallbegan on december 18, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. 09c-5.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 | 09V428000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Freightliner M2 | 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Sterling 9500 | 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-428?
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2009-2010 freightliner, and sterling vehicles equipped detroit diesel dd13 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-428 fixed?
Detroit diesel will repair vehicles free of charge. The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. Wiring to the grid heater will be removed. The safety recallbegan on december 18, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or 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.