Recall 10V112000: 2008–2010 Freightliner Columbia, 2008–2010 Freightliner FLD, 2008–2010 Sterling 9500 +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 23, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 16
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
The 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.
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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected 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
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V112000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-575
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- May 17, 2010
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling (Engine)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology