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2008-2012 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century Class and others recall: cables

Daimler Trucks North America reported this safety recall on June 21, 2011. It covers about 48,170 vehicles.

vehicles affected
48,170
reported
Jun 21, 2011
owners notified
Dec 21, 2011
related complaints
25

Electrical system: 12v/24v/48v battery: cables

What is wrong
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Risk
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1‑800‑547‑0712.

Recall number 11V330000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 25 complaints about electrical problems.

2009 Freightliner Cascadia2010 Freightliner Cascadia2011 Freightliner Cascadia2012 Freightliner Cascadia2009 Freightliner Century Class2010 Freightliner Century Class2011 Freightliner Century Class2012 Freightliner Century Class2009 Freightliner Columbia2010 Freightliner Columbia2011 Freightliner Columbia2012 Freightliner Columbia

Questions about recall 11V330000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2012 Freightliner Cascadia, Freightliner Century Class and others cables?

Yes. Recall 11V330000, reported on June 21, 2011, covers about 48,170 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V330000?

Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna 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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