NHTSA Recall 09V366000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V366000; Date: Sep. 23, 2009
An oil leak may result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Freightliner Argosy; 2005 Freightliner Argosy; 2006 Freightliner Argosy; 2007 Freightliner Argosy; 2008 Freightliner Argosy; 2009 Freightliner Argosy; 2010 Freightliner Argosy; 2004 Freightliner Century Class; 2005 Freightliner Century Class; 2006 Freightliner Century Class; 2007 Freightliner Century Class; 2008 Freightliner Century Class; 2009 Freightliner Century Class; 2010 Freightliner Century Class; 2004 Freightliner Columbia; 2005 Freightliner Columbia; 2006 Freightliner Columbia; 2007 Freightliner Columbia; 2008 Freightliner Columbia; 2009 Freightliner Columbia; 2010 Freightliner Columbia; 2004 Freightliner Coronado; 2005 Freightliner Coronado; 2006 Freightliner Coronado; 2007 Freightliner Coronado; 2008 Freightliner Coronado; 2009 Freightliner Coronado; 2010 Freightliner Coronado; 2004 Freightliner FLD; 2005 Freightliner FLD; 2006 Freightliner FLD; 2007 Freightliner FLD; 2008 Freightliner FLD; 2009 Freightliner FLD; 2010 Freightliner FLD; 2004 Sterling A-line; 2005 Sterling A-line; 2006 Sterling A-line; 2007 Sterling A-line; 2008 Sterling A-line; 2009 Sterling A-line; 2010 Sterling A-line; 2004 Sterling L-line; 2005 Sterling L-line; 2006 Sterling L-line; 2007 Sterling L-line; 2008 Sterling L-line; 2009 Sterling L-line; 2010 Sterling L-line; 2004 Western Star 4900; 2005 Western Star 4900; 2006 Western Star 4900; 2007 Western Star 4900; 2008 Western Star 4900; 2009 Western Star 4900; 2010 Western Star 4900; 2004 Western Star 6900; 2005 Western Star 6900; 2006 Western Star 6900; 2007 Western Star 6900; 2008 Western Star 6900; 2009 Western Star 6900; 2010 Western Star 6900
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 25,362
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The recall began on may 5, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-558. 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: May 5, 2009
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