Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11E055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11E055000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 320 affected units, EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain detroit diesel dd13 epa2010 engines manufactured from january 1, 2010, through december 15, 2011, sold and installed for use on certain pierce manufacturing emergency vehicles. the engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.

Corrective Action

Dtna will notify owners, dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about february 22, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11E055000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-12-27T00:00:00
Subject: Emergency vehicle engine shutdown
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 320

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11C-4
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain detroit diesel dd13 epa2010 engines manufactured from january 1, 2010, through december 15, 2011, sold and installed for use on certain pierce manufacturing emergency vehicles. the engine shutdown software normally provided to protect the engine and vehicle may not have been disabled on engines intended for emergency vehicle applications.
Consequence Summary: If the vehicle operator receives and ignores multiple warnings indicating the need for operator intervention, the engine may shut down unexpectedly. unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Corrective Action: Dtna will notify owners, dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about february 22, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ursd-9a26~piu4
NHTSA ID: 11E055000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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