Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V207000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V207000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 88 affected units, COMBUSTION TUBE/CATERPILLAR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 western star 4900 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engines and manufactured from february 9, 2007, through february 20, 2009. degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.

Corrective Action

Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in august 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V207000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-03-29T00:00:00

Subject: Combustion tube/caterpillar

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 88

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-603

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008-2010 western star 4900 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engines and manufactured from february 9, 2007, through february 20, 2009. degradation of a combustion tube weld can cause radial heat impingement on the body which may burn through certain bodies used on c15 engines.

Consequence Summary: This could result in a fire.

Corrective Action: Caterpillar is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. please see caterpillar's defect report 11e-006. Caterpillar will replace the single piece combustion tube with a thick wall combustion tube which won't allow the heat to break through. this service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began in august 2011. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V207000

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