Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V110000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V110000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 239 affected units, ALTERNATOR CABLE ROUTING, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from april 22, 2010, through january 28, 2011, equipped with an epa10 isx engine. the routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.

Corrective Action

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect the alternator cables for damage to the insulation. cables with damage to the insulation will be replaced. the cable routing and securing will be modified to ensure sufficient clearence to the heat shield. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 27, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V110000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-02-23T00:00:00
Subject: Alternator cable routing
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 239

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-590
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from april 22, 2010, through january 28, 2011, equipped with an epa10 isx engine. the routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.
Consequence Summary: A positive alternator cable, with damaged insulation, that may contact a grounded component can cause a short circuit that can result in a fire.
Corrective Action: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect the alternator cables for damage to the insulation. cables with damage to the insulation will be replaced. the cable routing and securing will be modified to ensure sufficient clearence to the heat shield. repairs will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 27, 2011. 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-my9y.hbm4~bupx
NHTSA ID: 11V110000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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