2007-2010 Fccc S2, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on October 8, 2010. It covers about 58 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 58
reported: Oct 8, 2010
owners notified: Dec 30, 2010
related complaints: 1

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong: Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2010 freightliner business class m2, custom chassis mt45, s2 chassis, and stering acterra vehicles manufactured from october 5, 2006, through may 24, 2010, equipped with epa 2007 mbe 900 detroit diesel engines. Engine software may not react properly to certain aftermarket treatment device fault codes. The software may unnecessarily shutdown a vehicle or may fail to shutdown a vehicle with an aftermarket device over-temp fault.
Risk: Unexpected shutdown of a vehicle may increase the risk of a crash. Overheating of the aftertreatment device without engine shutdown may result in a fire.
Remedy: Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 10V472000

Affected vehicles

Fccc S2 2007-2010 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner Business Class M2 2007-2010 2007 2008 2009 2010
Freightliner MT-45 2007-2010 2007 2008 2009 2010
Sterling Acterra 2007-2010 2007 2008 2009 2010

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about engine problems.

2007 Fccc S2 2008 Fccc S2 2009 Fccc S2 2010 Fccc S2 2007 Freightliner Business Class M2 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 2010 Freightliner Business Class M2 2007 Freightliner MT-45 2008 Freightliner MT-45 2009 Freightliner MT-45 2010 Freightliner MT-45

Questions about recall 10V472000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2010 Fccc S2, Freightliner Business Class M2 and others engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V472000, reported on October 8, 2010, covers about 58 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V472000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on december 30, 2010. Owners may contact 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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