Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #09V400000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V400000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 18,067 affected units, GRID HEATER/DETROIT DIESEL DD15, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.

Corrective Action

The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. the safety recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V400000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2009-10-08T00:00:00
Subject: Grid heater/detroit diesel dd15
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 18,067

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Consequence Summary: A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective Action: The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. the safety recall began on november 4, 2009. owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 09V400000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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