Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #10V341000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V341000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 5,743 affected units, GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 10V341000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2010-07-27T00:00:00

Subject: Grid heater/possible fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 5,743

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10C-5

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

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

Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free 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: 10V341000

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