Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10E005000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10E005000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 1,227 affected units, UNEXPECTED ENGINE SHUTDOWN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america (dtna) has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain epa07 series 60 engines manufactured by detroit diesel from january 1, 2007 through april 20, 2009, installed as original equipment for various emergency vehicles. the affected engines contain software which may cause the engine to shutdown unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

Corrective Action

The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. this service will be performed free of charge. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10E005000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-03-19T00:00:00

Subject: Unexpected engine shutdown

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 1,227

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10C-2

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america (dtna) has notified nhtsa about a defect in certain epa07 series 60 engines manufactured by detroit diesel from january 1, 2007 through april 20, 2009, installed as original equipment for various emergency vehicles. the affected engines contain software which may cause the engine to shutdown unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected.

Consequence Summary: Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and put first responders or the public at risk.

Corrective Action: The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. this service will be performed free of charge. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 10E005000

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