Defect Description For Recall
Dtna Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008-2012 Freightliner; Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia, And Coronado, Certain Model Year 2008-2009 Sterling; A-Line And L-Line And Certain Model Year 2009-2012 Western Star Constellation Vehicles, Manufactured From January 14, 2008, Through June 15, 2011, Built With Detroit Diesel 15 Or 16 Engines. The Bolt Attaching A Rubber Isolator To A Support Bracket May Become Loose And Back Out, Potentially ContActing An Un-Fused Starter Cable And Creating A Short Circuit.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
CENTURY CLASS
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
11V330000
Component Description
Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables
Effect Of Defect
A Short Circuit Between An Un-Fused Battery Cable And Chassis Ground Could Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Install A New Bolt And Isolator And Repair The Recreational Vehicles Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On December 21, 2011. Owners May Contact Dtna At 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20080114
End Of Manufacture
20110615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
48170
Date Owners Notified
20111221
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20110621
Make Campaign Number
FL-609