NHTSA Recall 09V226000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V226000; Date: Jun. 18, 2009
Cables that become pinched between the cab and forward cab crossmember could short to ground and potentially overheat resulting in a possible vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2009 Western Star 4900; 2010 Western Star 4900
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 53
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling 53 my 2009-2010 western star 4900 trucks built with dd15 engines. A new forward cab crossmember design reduced clearance for cab mounted battery disconnect switch power cables on standard cab height vehicles. During cab articulation the new crossmember may pinch power cables against the cab.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove the cables and reinstall them in a new safe location. Damaged cables will be replaced. Both will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before August 7, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll free at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. Fl-551. 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: Aug 22, 2009
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