NHTSA Recall 09V376000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V376000; Date: Sep. 23, 2009
Inadvertent deployment of the side airbags could result in a vehicle crash or injury to an out of position occupant.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Freightliner Cascadia; 2009 Freightliner Cascadia
Component: Air Bag
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 14
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2009 trucks equipped with indiana mills and manufacturing rolltek side-roll protection systems. The sensor designed to detect vehicle roll can malfunction and cause the side airbags to inadvertently deploy.
How to Fix:
Daimler trucks will inspect to determine if a vehicle contains an affected system and, if so, that system will be replaced free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before November 20, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Damiler recall no. Fl-559. 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 1, 2009
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