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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V189000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA, CASCADIA, CORONADO, CENTURY, M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DD 13 AND DD15/DD16 ENGINES AND MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 5, 2010. SHOULD THE FUEL FILTER BECOME RESTRICTED, THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE MAY DEVELOP A CRACK RESULTING IN A FUEL LEAK. |
| Consequence Summary: | FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE ROADWAY MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FLANGE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MORE ROBUST COMPONENT. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT SEPTEMBER 15, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20070101 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20100405 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 36995 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100507 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100507 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 84466 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V024000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 14181 MY 2007-2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CAB SIGNAL-DETECT AND ACTIVATION MODULES (SAMS). POTENTIAL CORROSION DAMAGE DUE TO WATER INTRUSION INTO THE SAMS MAY CAUSE ELECTRICAL SHORTS OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF TAIL LAMPS, STOP LAMPS, SIDE MARKER LAMPS AND TRAILER LIGHTING. IN SOME CASES STARTER MOTORS HAVE ACTIVATED WITHOUT A KEY ON. |
| Consequence Summary: | AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CAB SAM OR CHASSIS SAM MAY CAUSE MELTING IN THE SAM OR OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS WHICH MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Corrective Summary: | DEALERS WILL INSPECT FOR INDICATION OF WATER INTRUSION OR DAMAGE TO THE SAMS. SAMS WILL BE REPLACED AS REQUIRED AND MODIFICATIONS WILL BE COMPLETED TO CONTROL POSSIBLE SOURCES OF WATER INTRUSION. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE FEBRUARY 13, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20061201 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20081217 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 14181 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20090213 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20090122 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090122 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 83618 |
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V339000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA, CORONADO, M2, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 19, 2009 THROUGH JULY 9, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC DD13 AND DD15 ENGINES ASSEMBLED WITH A BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT WHICH MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION. OVER TIME THE BARREL OF THE BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP ELEMENT USED ON SPECIFIC DD13/DD15 ENGINES MAY DEVELOP A CRACK DUE TO HYDROGEN INDUCED STRESS CORROSION RESULTING IN A DIESEL FUEL LEAK. |
| Consequence Summary: | IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED, FUEL MAY SPILL ONTO THE ROADWAY POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN A CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT OCTOBER 31, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20090219 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20100709 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 13410 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100727 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100727 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 58674 |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V220000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 1,460 MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS AND FCCC CHASSIS (USED ON THOMAS BUILT SCHOOL BUSES) MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 11 THROUGH DECEMBER 16, 2008, EQUIPPED WITH CERTAIN HALDEX QUICK RELEASE VALVES (QRV). THE RUBBER DIAPHRAGM INSIDE THE QRV MAY EXPERIENCE DELAMINATION RESULTING IN SIGNIFICANT LEVELS OF AIR PRESSURE LEAKAGE PAST AND/OR THROUGH THE DIAPHRAGM, OR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A BUBBLE IN THE DIAPHRAGM WHICH MAY TRAP AIR PRESSURE IN THE VALVE AND NOT ALLOW THE SERVICE BRAKES TO RELEASE. |
| Consequence Summary: | MALFUNCTION OF THE AIR BRAKE SYSTEM COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20080611 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20081216 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 1460 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20090812 |
| Recall Initiator: | ODI |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20090612 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090612 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 47749 |
AIR BAGS
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V376000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2009 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH INDIANA MILLS AND MANUFACTURING ROLLTEK SIDE-ROLL PROTECTION SYSTEMS. THE SENSOR DESIGNED TO DETECT VEHICLE ROLL CAN MALFUNCTION AND CAUSE THE SIDE AIRBAGS TO INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY. |
| Consequence Summary: | INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIRBAGS COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURY TO AN OUT OF POSITION OCCUPANT. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL INSPECT TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE CONTAINS AN AFFECTED SYSTEM AND, IF SO, THAT SYSTEM WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE NOVEMBER 20, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20071106 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20080419 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 14 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20091201 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20090923 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090930 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 47710 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V341000
| Defect Summary: | 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, AND MBE4000 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 Summary: | 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 SEPTEMBER 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20060905 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20100630 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 3094 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100727 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100727 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 37543 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V391000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 17, 2006 AND MARCH 31, 2009, EQUIPPED WITH EPA07 MODEL MBE4000 ENGINES BUILT WITH PLASTIC LOW PRESSURE FUEL LINES. THE PLASTIC LINES MAY EXPERIENCE LEAKS DUE TO FATIGUE CRACKS CAUSED BY STRESS AND VIBRATION COMBINED WITH HIGH INTERNAL PRESSURE. |
| Consequence Summary: | IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FUEL MAY IGNITE ON A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY SPILL ON THE ROAD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 7, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20060117 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20090331 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 10185 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20100507 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20091006 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20091006 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 37324 |
STEERING:RACK AND PINION
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V357000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2010 HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 29, 2005 THROUGH JULY 3, 2009. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITION, THE LEFT HAND INNER TIE ROD END MAY LOOSEN OVER TIME AND IF NOT CORRECTED, POTENTIALLY SEPARATE FROM THE STEERING RACK. |
| Consequence Summary: | A SEPARATED TIE ROD ASSEMBLY CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AT HIGHER SPEEDS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 5, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20041029 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20090703 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 8882 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20100205 |
| Recall Initiator: | ODI |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20090916 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090916 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 37242 |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: SOFTWARE
NHTSA Campaign No. 10V102000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS HAS NOTIFIED NHTSA OF A DEFECT IN CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 CASCADIA EQUIPPED WITH LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM. THE LIFEGUARD ROLLTEK IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PROTECTION TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AND IT MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. |
| Consequence Summary: | REDUCED EFFECTIVENESS OF THE ADVANCED OCCUPANT PROTECTION SYSTEM MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF INJURY. |
| Corrective Summary: | DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND INSTALL AN ADDITIONAL RETAINERS TO ENSURE THE SYSTEM REMAINS FULLY FUNCTIONAL. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20070717 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20100222 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 490 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20100804 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100316 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100316 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 27771 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V428000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 FREIGHTLINER, AND STERLING VEHICLES EQUIPPED DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA07 ENGINES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GRID HEATERS. INCREASED INTERNAL GRID HEATER RESISTANCE CAUSED BY IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SCREWS MAY MELT THE SOLDER ON THE GRID HEATER CIRCUIT BOARD LEADING TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequence Summary: | A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective Summary: | DETROIT DIESEL WILL REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC WILL BE REPROGRAMMED TO PROVIDE COLD WEATHER STARTING WITHOUT THE NEED OF A GRID HEATER. WIRING TO THE GRID HEATER WILL BE REMOVED. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-5800 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20081031 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20091023 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 1726 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20091218 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20091102 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20091102 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 27523 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V390000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 5, 2008 AND JANUARY 7, 2009, EQUIPPED DD15 ENGINES AND WITH BOSCH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS. THE FASTENERS ON THESE FUEL PUMPS COULD BE UNDER-TORQUED ALLOWING THE "O" RING BETWEEN THE PUMP HOUSING AND THE BARREL TO PROTRUDE AND LEAK. |
| Consequence Summary: | IF A DIESEL FUEL LEAK CONTINUES UNDETECTED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS FUEL MAY IGNITE ON A HOT ENGINE SURFACE AND/OR FUEL MAY SPILL ON THE ROAD INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND THE REMEDY WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 22, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20080505 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20090107 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 2726 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20091222 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20091006 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20091006 |
| Regulation Part Number: | |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 17474 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
NHTSA Campaign No. 09V400000
| Defect Summary: | DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 FREIGHTLINER, STERLING AND WESTERN STAR VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DD15 EPA07 ENGINES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GRID HEATERS. INCREASED INTERNAL GRID HEATER RESISTANCE CAUSED BY IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SCREWS MAY MELT THE SOLDER ON THE GRID HEATER CIRCUIT BOARD LEADING TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequence Summary: | A SHORT-CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective Summary: | THE ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC WILL BE REPROGRAMMED FREE OF CHARGE BY DETROIT DIESEL AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES AND DIRECT WARRANTY CUSTOMERS TO PROVIDE COLD WEATHER STARTING WITHOUT THE NEED OF A GRID HEATER. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 4, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-5800 AND DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Manufacturer of Recalled Product: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Begin Date of Manufacturing: | 20060227 |
| End Date of Manufacturing: | 20091002 |
| Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: | V |
| Potenial Number of Units Affected: | 18067 |
| Date Owner Notified by Manufacturer: | 20091104 |
| Recall Initiator: | MFR |
| Manufacturer that Filed Report: | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Report Received Date: | 20091008 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20091014 |
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| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
| Caroops Record ID: | 7870 |
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