2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA RECALL - #11V110000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
4/22/2010 - 1/28/2011 |
| Recalled on |
2/23/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
4/26/2011 |
| # Affected |
239 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
A POSITIVE ALTERNATOR CABLE, WITH DAMAGED INSULATION, THAT MAY CONTACT A GROUNDED COMPONENT CAN CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT THAT CAN RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 . |
| See also |
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT, OTHER, LABELS
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, SPRINGS, LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM, MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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