Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
8500
Year
2010
Recall Campaign Number
09V400000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
A Short-Circuited Grid Heater Could Result In A Vehicle Fire And Injury To Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20060227
End Of Manufacture
20091002
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18067
Date Owners Notified
20091104
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20091008