2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 RECALL - #11V605000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 |
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| Manufacturer |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Manufactured between |
7/2/2010 - 12/13/2011 |
| Recalled on |
12/29/2011 |
| Influenced by |
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA |
| Owners Notified on |
3/13/2012 |
| # Affected |
66 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE VEHICLE OPERATOR RECEIVES AND IGNORES MULTIPLE WARNINGS INDICATING THE NEED FOR OPERATOR INTERVENTION, THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY. UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK. |
| Corrective action |
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
DTNA'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11C-4 (FL-621).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 |
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE, DIESEL
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 WESTERN STAR 4900 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES, TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
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