01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2009 Fccc S2 recall campaigns
NHTSA 10V472000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- October 8, 2010
- Potential units
- 58campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. the software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Why it matters: Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. the safety recall began on december 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner notification: December 30, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
NHTSA 10V341000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- July 27, 2010
- Potential units
- 5,743campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Why it matters: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner notification: July 29, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
NHTSA 10V178000
- Component
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Report received
- April 30, 2010
- Potential units
- 8,971campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010. the stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.
Why it matters: The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.
Remedy
Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge. the safety recall began on may 27, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Owner notification: May 27, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH