2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall - Campaign #11V146000

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2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #11V146000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 EPA07 MODEL ENGINES. THE INTAKE AIR GRID HEATER MAY SHORT CIRCUIT AND FAIL DUE TO EXCESSIVE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

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Vehicle 2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Manufacturer DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Manufactured between 3/20/2006 - 1/1/1900 Recalled on 3/4/2011 Influenced by DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA Owners Notified on 12/2/2011 # Affected 2,073 Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Description DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2011 FREIGHTLINER, CASCADIA, CENTURY, COLUMBIA FLD, AND M2, STERLING 9500, AND WESTERN STAR 4900 HEAVY TRUCKS MANUFACTURED FROM MARCH 20, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH SPECIFIC MBE4000 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 DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL DURING MARCH 2011. ANOTHER NOTIFICATION WILL BE ISSUED ONCE THE REMEDY IS RELEASED. DTNA EXPECTS THE REMEDY TO BE AVAILABLE BY DECEMBER 1, 2011. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY DTNA DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-547-0712. THIS RECALL IS ASSCOCIATED WITH A PREVIOUS RECALL, CAMPAIGN NUMBER 10V-341. 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 2009 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES 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 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