Daimler Trucks North America, Llc | NHTSA Recall #11V605000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V605000 by Daimler Trucks North America, Llc. Includes 66 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 model year 2011 and 2012 freightliner business class m2 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2010, through december 13, 2011, equipped with a dd13 epa10 detroit diesel engine. 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, and dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. the safety recall began on march 13, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V605000
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: 66

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 11C-4
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Daimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2011 and 2012 freightliner business class m2 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles manufactured from july 2, 2010, through december 13, 2011, equipped with a dd13 epa10 detroit diesel engine. 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, and dealers will disable the engine shutdown software free of charge. the safety recall began on march 13, 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-82yk_q69n.988a
NHTSA ID: 11V605000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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