The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·11V146000·Announced 2011-03-03

Daimler Trucks Recalls Heavy Trucks Due to Fire Risk

Daimler Trucks is recalling certain 2006-2011 heavy trucks because a short-circuited grid heater could cause a vehicle fire and injury.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (electrical short circuit) that could result in a vehicle fire and injury to occupants, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 Freightliner, Sterling, and Western Star heavy trucks. The affected vehicles were manufactured between March 20, 2006, and June 30, 2010, and are equipped with specific MBE4000 EPA07 model engines.

The recall addresses a defect where the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures. A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Daimler Trucks will notify owners of the recall during March 2011, with a second notification issued once the remedy is released. Repairs will be performed by Daimler Trucks dealers free of charge, with the remedy expected to be available by December 1, 2011. Owners may contact Daimler Trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

The recalled product

Product
FREIGHTLINER, STERLING, WESTERN STAR FLD, 9500, 4900, COLUMBIA
Brand
FREIGHTLINER
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Category
Vehicle — Heavy Trucks
Hazard
Affected units
2,073

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • FLD
  • 9500
  • 4900
  • COLUMBIA
  • CENTURY
  • CASCADIA
  • M2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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