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2008-2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Sterling Acterra recall: engine and engine cooling

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on March 15, 2011. It covers about 50 vehicles.

vehicles affected
50
reported
Mar 15, 2011
owners notified
Mar 25, 2011
related complaints
1

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 freightliner business class m2 and sterling acterra emergency vehicles manufactured from august 18, 2006, through july 7, 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 march 25, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v‑472).

Recall number 11V173000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

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

2008 Freightliner Business Class M22009 Freightliner Business Class M22008 Sterling Acterra2009 Sterling Acterra

Questions about recall 11V173000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 and Sterling Acterra engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 11V173000, reported on March 15, 2011, covers about 50 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V173000?

Daimler trucks will notify owners and repairs will be performed by detroit diesel free of charge. The safety recall began on march 25, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712. This safety recall campaign is an expansion of a previous recall (please see 10v‑472).

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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