Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks North America Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2005 Through 2012 Freightliner M2, Sterling Acterra, 7500 & 8500, And Thomas Built Hdx Vehicles Manufactured From June 23, 2004, Through March 15, 2011, Equipped With Specific Mbe900 Epa04 And Epa07 Model Engines. The Intake Air Grid Heater May Short Circuit And Fail Due To Excessive Internal Temperatures.
Make Of Vehicle
STERLING
Model Of Vehicle
8500
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
11V455000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
Effect Of Defect
A Short Circuited Grid Heater Could Result In A Vehicle Fire And Injury To Vehicle Occupants.
Fix Defect
Daimler Trucks Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair The Vehicles Free Of Charge. Repairs Will Be Performed By Detroit Diesel Corporation Authorized Repair Facilities. The Safety Recall Began On September 12, 2011. Owners May Contact Daimler Trucks Toll-Free At 1-800-547-0712. This Recall Is An Expansion Of A Previous Recall, Campaign Number 10V-341.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20040623
End Of Manufacture
20110315
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
43
Date Owners Notified
20110912
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20110831
Make Campaign Number
10C-5