Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V330000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V330000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 48,170 affected units, ISOLATOR BOLT, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 21, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V330000
Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Report Received Date: 2011-06-21T00:00:00
Subject: Isolator bolt
Component: Electrical System
Potentially Affected Units: 48,170

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-609
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. the bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Consequence Summary: A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on december 21, 2011. owners may contact dtna 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: 11V330000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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