Recall 11V455000: 2005–2012 Freightliner M2, 2005–2012 Sterling 7500, 2005–2012 Sterling 8500 +2 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Report date
Aug 31, 2011
Vehicles affected
43
Models
5
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

The risk

A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall began on september 12, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. This recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.

Notes

Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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

Details

NHTSA campaign
11V455000
Manufacturer campaign
10C-5
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Owner letters
Sep 12, 2011
Components
Engine and engine cooling:engine (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