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2008-2010 Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner FLD and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 23, 2010. It covers about 16 vehicles.

vehicles affected
16
reported
Mar 23, 2010
owners notified
May 17, 2010
related complaints
2

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Daimler trucks has notified the federal safety agency of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1‑313‑592‑5800 or daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 10V112000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2008 Freightliner Columbia2009 Freightliner Columbia2010 Freightliner Columbia2008 Freightliner FLD2009 Freightliner FLD2010 Freightliner FLD2008 Sterling 95002009 Sterling 95002010 Sterling 95002008 Western Star 49002009 Western Star 49002010 Western Star 4900

Questions about recall 10V112000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2010 Freightliner Columbia, Freightliner FLD and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V112000, reported on March 23, 2010, covers about 16 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V112000?

The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. Please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 17, 2010. 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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