2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA RECALL - #09V428000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 FREIGHTLINER, AND STERLING VEHICLES EQUIPPED DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA07 ENGINES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GRID HEATERS. INCREASED INTERNAL GRID HEATER RESISTANCE CAUSED BY IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SCREWS MAY MELT THE SOLDER ON THE GRID HEATER CIRCUIT BOARD LEADING TO A SHORT CIRCUIT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
10/31/2008 - 10/23/2009 |
| Recalled on |
11/2/2009 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
12/18/2009 |
| # Affected |
1,726 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2009-2010 FREIGHTLINER, AND STERLING VEHICLES EQUIPPED DETROIT DIESEL DD13 EPA07 ENGINES WHICH WERE MANUFACTURED WITH GRID HEATERS. INCREASED INTERNAL GRID HEATER RESISTANCE CAUSED BY IMPROPERLY TIGHTENED SCREWS MAY MELT THE SOLDER ON THE GRID HEATER CIRCUIT BOARD LEADING TO A SHORT CIRCUIT. |
| Consequences |
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
DETROIT DIESEL WILL REPAIR VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC WILL BE REPROGRAMMED TO PROVIDE COLD WEATHER STARTING WITHOUT THE NEED OF A GRID HEATER. WIRING TO THE GRID HEATER WILL BE REMOVED. THE SAFETY RECALLBEGAN ON DECEMBER 18, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 1-313-592-5800 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. 09C-5.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 |
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for AIR BAGS
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, SOFTWARE
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2009 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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