NHTSA Recall 09V086000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V086000; Date: Mar. 13, 2009
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Freightliner Columbia; 2009 Freightliner Columbia; 2008 Sterling L-line; 2009 Sterling L-line
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 2
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-548. 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 http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 19, 2008
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