Freightliner / Western Star recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from april 22, 2010, through january 28, 2011, equipped with an epa10 isx engine. The routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.
What could happen
A positive alternator cable, with damaged insulation, that may contact a grounded component can cause a short circuit that can result in a fire.
The fix
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect the alternator cables for damage to the insulation. Cables with damage to the insulation will be replaced. The cable routing and securing will be modified to ensure sufficient clearence to the heat shield. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 27, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Cascadia 2011
- Freightliner Coronado 2011
- Western Star 4900 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V110000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 23, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 26, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 239
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 22, 2010 to Jan 28, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-590
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is fl-590.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
- Western Star recall: Parking brake Jan 10, 2024
- Fccc / Freightliner / Thomas Built Buses and more recall: Steering Apr 4, 2023
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Tires Dec 12, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Steering Sep 28, 2022
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Equipment May 16, 2022
- Western Star recall: Seat belts Apr 20, 2022
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.