Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V455000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V455000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 43 affected units, GRID HEATER/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, 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 vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on september 12, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V455000

Manufacturer: Daimler Trucks North America, Llc

Report Received Date: 2011-08-31T00:00:00

Subject: Grid heater/possible fire

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 43

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 10C-5

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Daimler trucks north america is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2012 freightliner m2, sterling acterra, 7500 & 8500, and thomas built hdx vehicles manufactured from june 23, 2004, through march 15, 2011, 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 vehicles free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall began on september 12, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is an expansion of a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 11V455000

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