Defect Description For Recall
Daimler Trucks (Dtna) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2006 Through 2011 Freightliner, Cascadia, Century, Columbia Fld, And M2, Sterling 9500, And Western Star 4900 Heavy Trucks Manufactured From March 20, 2006, Through June 30, 2010, Equipped With Specific Mbe4000 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
9500
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V146000
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
Dtna Will Notify Owners Of The Recall During March 2011. Another Notification Will Be Issued Once The Remedy Is Released. Dtna Expects The Remedy To Be Available By December 1, 2011. Repairs Will Be Performed By Dtna Dealers Free Of Charge. Owners May Contact Dtna Toll-Free At 1-800-547-0712. This Recall Is Asscociated With A Previous Recall, Campaign Number 10V-341.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America
Start Of Manufacture
20060320
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
2073
Date Owners Notified
20111202
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, Llc
Date Report Received
20110303
Make Campaign Number
10C-5