Recall 11V330000: 2008–2012 Freightliner Cascadia, 2008–2012 Freightliner Century Class, 2008–2012 Freightliner Columbia +4 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 21, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 48,170
- Models
- 7
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
The risk
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. Fl-609.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 Cascadia
- 2009 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2010 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2011 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2012 Freightliner Cascadia
- 2008 Freightliner Century Class
- 2009 Freightliner Century Class
- 2010 Freightliner Century Class
- 2011 Freightliner Century Class
- 2012 Freightliner Century Class
- 2008 Freightliner Columbia
- 2009 Freightliner Columbia
- 2010 Freightliner Columbia
- 2011 Freightliner Columbia
- 2012 Freightliner Columbia
- 2008 Freightliner Coronado
- 2009 Freightliner Coronado
- 2010 Freightliner Coronado
- 2011 Freightliner Coronado
- 2012 Freightliner Coronado
- 2008 Sterling A-Line
- 2009 Sterling A-Line
- 2008 Sterling L-Line
- 2009 Sterling L-Line
- 2009 Western Star Constellation
- 2010 Western Star Constellation
- 2011 Western Star Constellation
- 2012 Western Star Constellation
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V330000
- Manufacturer campaign
- FL-609
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Owner letters
- Dec 21, 2011
- Components
- Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables (Electrical System)
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