Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V024000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V024000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 14,181 affected units, SIGNAL-DETECT & ACTIVATION MODULES/WATER INTRUSION, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling 14181 my 2007-2009 freightliner cascadia trucks equipped with cab signal-detect and activation modules (sams). potential corrosion damage due to water intrusion into the sams may cause electrical shorts or intermittent operation of tail lamps, stop lamps, side marker lamps and trailer lighting. in some cases starter motors have activated without a key on.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect for indication of water intrusion or damage to the sams. sams will be replaced as required and modifications will be completed to control possible sources of water intrusion. the recall is expected to begin on or before february 13, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V024000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2009-01-22T00:00:00
Subject: Signal-detect & activation modules/water intrusion
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 14,181

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL545
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling 14181 my 2007-2009 freightliner cascadia trucks equipped with cab signal-detect and activation modules (sams). potential corrosion damage due to water intrusion into the sams may cause electrical shorts or intermittent operation of tail lamps, stop lamps, side marker lamps and trailer lighting. in some cases starter motors have activated without a key on.
Consequence Summary: An electrical short in the cab sam or chassis sam may cause melting in the sam or other electrical components which may cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect for indication of water intrusion or damage to the sams. sams will be replaced as required and modifications will be completed to control possible sources of water intrusion. the recall is expected to begin on or before february 13, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-2m5d.fuvy_xi8m
NHTSA ID: 09V024000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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