Freightliner / Sterling / Western Star recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
What could happen
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Vehicles covered
- Freightliner Cascadia 2008–2012
- Freightliner Century Class 2008–2012
- Freightliner Columbia 2008–2012
- Freightliner Coronado 2008–2012
- Sterling A-Line 2008–2009
- Sterling L-Line 2008–2009
- Western Star Constellation 2009–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V330000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Daimler Trucks North America
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 21, 2011
- Owners notified
- Dec 21, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 48,170
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 14, 2008 to Jun 15, 2011
- Part
- Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables
- Maker's own recall number
- FL-609
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. Fl-609.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 / Sterling / Western Star recall: Fuel system, diesel Sep 16, 2011
- Sterling recall: Fuel system, other Feb 25, 2011
- Freightliner / Sterling recall: Steering Jul 13, 2010
- Freightliner / Sterling recall: Electronic stability control (esc) Sep 8, 2011
- Freightliner / Sterling / Western Star recall: Exterior lighting Apr 14, 2020
- Freightliner / Western Star recall: Equipment Dec 15, 2017
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.