Recall 10V-341: 2007–2011 FCCC S2, 2007–2011 Freightliner Cascadia and 9 more
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jul 27, 2010, covering about 5,743 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
The fix
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.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-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 | 10V341000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| FCCC S2 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Century | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner FLD | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Freightliner M2 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Sterling 7500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 | All years |
| Sterling 8500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Sterling 9500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Sterling Acterra | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | All years |
| Western Star 4900 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 | 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 10V-341?
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.
How is recall 10V-341 fixed?
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.
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.