2007-2011 Fccc S2, Freightliner Cascadia and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on July 27, 2010. It covers about 5,743 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 5,743
reported: Jul 27, 2010
owners notified: Jul 29, 2011
related complaints: 13

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Risk: A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 10V341000

Affected vehicles

Fccc S2 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Freightliner Cascadia 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Freightliner Century 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Freightliner Columbia 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Freightliner FLD 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Freightliner M2 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Sterling 7500 2007-2009, 2011 2007 2008 2009 2011
Sterling 8500 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Sterling 9500 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Sterling Acterra 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Western Star 4900 2007-2011 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 13 complaints about engine problems.

2008 Fccc S2 2009 Fccc S2 2010 Fccc S2 2011 Fccc S2 2008 Freightliner Cascadia 2009 Freightliner Cascadia 2010 Freightliner Cascadia 2011 Freightliner Cascadia 2008 Freightliner Century 2009 Freightliner Century 2010 Freightliner Century 2011 Freightliner Century

Questions about recall 10V341000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2011 Fccc S2, Freightliner Cascadia and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V341000, reported on July 27, 2010, covers about 5,743 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V341000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free 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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