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2009-2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner M2 and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on November 2, 2009. It covers about 1,726 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,726
reported
Nov 2, 2009
owners notified
Dec 18, 2009
related complaints
2

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2009-2010 freightliner, and sterling vehicles equipped detroit diesel dd13 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Detroit diesel will repair vehicles free of charge. The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. Wiring to the grid heater will be removed. The safety recallbegan on december 18, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑313‑592‑5800 or daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 09V428000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about engine problems.

2009 Freightliner Cascadia2010 Freightliner Cascadia2009 Freightliner M22010 Freightliner M22009 Sterling 95002010 Sterling 9500

Questions about recall 09V428000

Is there a recall on the 2009-2010 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner M2 and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 09V428000, reported on November 2, 2009, covers about 1,726 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V428000?

Detroit diesel will repair vehicles free of charge. The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. Wiring to the grid heater will be removed. The safety recallbegan on december 18, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑313‑592‑5800 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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