NHTSA Recall 10V112000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V112000; Date: Mar. 23, 2010
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Freightliner Columbia; 2009 Freightliner Columbia; 2010 Freightliner Columbia; 2008 Freightliner FLD; 2009 Freightliner FLD; 2010 Freightliner FLD; 2008 Sterling 9500; 2009 Sterling 9500; 2010 Sterling 9500; 2008 Western Star 4900; 2009 Western Star 4900; 2010 Western Star 4900
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
How to Fix:
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Recall Notes:
Daimler recall no. Fl-575. 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 17, 2010
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