2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 RECALL - #11V605000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
7/2/2010 - 12/13/2011 |
| Recalled on |
12/29/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
3/13/2012 |
| # Affected |
66 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11C-4 (FL-621).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 . |
| See also |
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC, CALIPER
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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