2004-2010 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century Class and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on September 23, 2009. It covers about 25,362 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 25,362
reported: Sep 23, 2009
owners notified: May 5, 2009
related complaints: 30

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: An oil leak may result in a fire.
Remedy: 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.

Recall number 09V366000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Argosy 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Century Class 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Columbia 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Coronado 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner FLD 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Sterling A-Line 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Sterling L-Line 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Western Star 4900 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Western Star 6900 2004-2010 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 30 complaints about engine problems.

2007 Freightliner Argosy 2008 Freightliner Argosy 2009 Freightliner Argosy 2010 Freightliner Argosy 2007 Freightliner Century Class 2008 Freightliner Century Class 2009 Freightliner Century Class 2010 Freightliner Century Class 2007 Freightliner Columbia 2008 Freightliner Columbia 2009 Freightliner Columbia 2010 Freightliner Columbia

Questions about recall 09V366000

Is there a recall on the 2004-2010 Freightliner Argosy, Freightliner Century Class and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 09V366000, reported on September 23, 2009, covers about 25,362 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V366000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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