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VehicleMar 16, 2010490 affected

Freightliner recall: Electrical system

What is wrong

Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 cascadia equipped with lifeguard rolltek advanced occupant protection system. The lifeguard rolltek is designed to provide additional protection to vehicle occupants in the event of a rollover accident and it may not have been properly installed.

What could happen

Reduced effectiveness of the advanced occupant protection system may increase the risk of injury.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and install an additional retainers to ensure the system remains fully functional. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on august 4, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
10V102000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Daimler Trucks North America
Reported to NHTSA
Mar 16, 2010
Owners notified
Aug 4, 2010
Vehicles or items affected
490
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Jul 17, 2007 to Feb 22, 2010
Part
Electrical system › Software
Maker's own recall number
FL573

Notes

Daimler recall no. Fl-573.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

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