2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #10V341000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
9/5/2006 - 6/30/2010 |
| Recalled on |
7/27/2010 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
7/29/2011 |
| # Affected |
5,743 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, FCCC, STERLING, AND WESTERN STAR HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 5, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE900 EPA04 AND EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. |
| Consequences |
A SHORT CIRCUITED GRID HEATER COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE AND INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS. |
| Corrective action |
DAIMLER TRUCKS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BUSES FREE OF CHARGE. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DETROIT DIESEL CORPORATION AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITIES. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT JULY 29, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER TRUCKS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DAIMLER TRUCKS' RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10C-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 |
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES, FIFTH WHEEL ASSEMBLY
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX, SHAFT SECTOR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, AIR
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2008 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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