| Vehicle |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
4/1/2003 - 6/30/2009 |
| Recalled on |
9/25/2009 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
5/5/2009 |
| # Affected |
25,362 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR C15 ENGINE. THE VARIABLE VALVE ACTUATION OIL LINE MAY RUB AGAINST THE P-CLIPS RETAINING THE OIL LINE, CAUSING AN OIL LEAK. |
| Consequences |
AN OIL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS WORKING WITH CATERPILLAR TO REMEDY THESE VEHICLES. PLEASE SEE CATERPILLAR'S DEFECT REPORT 09E-020. CATERPILLAR WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE NECESSARY COMPONENTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 5, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CATERPILLAR TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-447-4986 OR DAIMLER TRUCKS AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER TRUCKS RECALL NO. FL-558. 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 |
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, COLUMN
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for VISIBILITY, WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER, MOTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DISC
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for STEERING, RACK AND PINION
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EQUIPMENT
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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