2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #09V226000
RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : 12V/24V/48V BATTERY : CABLES
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 53 MY 2009-2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS BUILT WITH DD15 ENGINES. A NEW FORWARD CAB CROSSMEMBER DESIGN REDUCED CLEARANCE FOR CAB MOUNTED BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH POWER CABLES ON STANDARD CAB HEIGHT VEHICLES. DURING CAB ARTICULATION THE NEW CROSSMEMBER MAY PINCH POWER CABLES AGAINST THE CAB.
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| Vehicle |
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
11/10/2008 - 5/7/2009 |
| Recalled on |
6/17/2009 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
8/22/2009 |
| # Affected |
53 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING 53 MY 2009-2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 TRUCKS BUILT WITH DD15 ENGINES. A NEW FORWARD CAB CROSSMEMBER DESIGN REDUCED CLEARANCE FOR CAB MOUNTED BATTERY DISCONNECT SWITCH POWER CABLES ON STANDARD CAB HEIGHT VEHICLES. DURING CAB ARTICULATION THE NEW CROSSMEMBER MAY PINCH POWER CABLES AGAINST THE CAB. |
| Consequences |
CABLES THAT BECOME PINCHED BETWEEN THE CAB AND FORWARD CAB CROSSMEMBER COULD SHORT TO GROUND AND POTENTIALLY OVERHEAT RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE CABLES AND REINSTALL THEM IN A NEW SAFE LOCATION. DAMAGED CABLES WILL BE REPLACED. BOTH WILL BE DONE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE AUGUST 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAILMER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NO. FL-551.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 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, DELIVERY, FUEL PUMP
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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