Freightliner / Sterling / Western Star recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Daimler trucks has notified NHTSA of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
What could happen
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
The fix
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Columbia 2008–2010
- Freightliner Fld 2008–2010
- Sterling 9500 2008–2010
- Western Star 4900 2008–2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10V112000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 23, 2010
- Owners notified
- May 17, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 16
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jun 22, 2007 to Mar 20, 2009
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-575
Notes
Daimler recall no. Fl-575.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 .
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Freightliner recall: Steering Feb 20, 2023
- Freightliner / Sterling / Western Star recall: Exterior lighting Apr 14, 2020
- Freightliner / Sterling / Western Star recall: Service brakes, air May 14, 2019
- Freightliner recall: Service brakes, air Aug 9, 2018
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Equipment Dec 15, 2017
- Freightliner recall: Service brakes, air Apr 12, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.