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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V341000

2007 Western Star 4900 | 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Sterling Acterra | 2007 Sterling Acterra | 2008 Sterling 7500 | 2011 Sterling 8500 | 2007 Sterling 9500 | 2008 Sterling 9500 | 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2011 Fccc S2 | 2011 Freightliner M2 | 2007 Freightliner Fld | 2008 Freightliner Fld | 2010 Freightliner Fld | 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 2009 Freightliner Columbia | 2010 Freightliner Columbia | 2007 Freightliner Century | 2008 Freightliner Century | 2010 Freightliner Century — Engine and engine cooling

Published July 27, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 27, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V341000, published July 27, 2010. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2007 Western Star 4900 | 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Sterling Acterra | 2007 Sterling Acterra | 2008 Sterling 7500 | 2011 Sterling 8500 | 2007 Sterling 9500 | 2008 Sterling 9500 | 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2011 Fccc S2 | 2011 Freightliner M2 | 2007 Freightliner Fld | 2008 Freightliner Fld | 2010 Freightliner Fld | 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 2009 Freightliner Columbia | 2010 Freightliner Columbia | 2007 Freightliner Century | 2008 Freightliner Century | 2010 Freightliner Century — Engine and engine cooling.

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What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
WESTERN STAR
Model
4900
Manufacturer
Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
Lot
2007 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2010 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2011 STERLING ACTERRA | 2007 STERLING ACTERRA | 2008 STERLING 7500 | 2011 STERLING 8500 | 2007 STERLING 9500 | 2008 STERLING 9500 | 2009 STERLING ACTERRA | 2011 FCCC S2 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER M2 | 2007 FREIGHTLINER FLD | 2008 FREIGHTLINER FLD | 2010 FREIGHTLINER FLD | 2008 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2009 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2010 FREIGHTLINER COLUMBIA | 2007 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2008 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY | 2010 FREIGHTLINER CENTURY
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2007 Western Star 4900 | 2010 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Sterling Acterra | 2007 Sterling Acterra | 2008 Sterling 7500 | 2011 Sterling 8500 | 2007 Sterling 9500 | 2008 Sterling 9500 | 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2011 Fccc S2 | 2011 Freightliner M2 | 2007 Freightliner Fld | 2008 Freightliner Fld | 2010 Freightliner Fld | 2008 Freightliner Columbia | 2009 Freightliner Columbia | 2010 Freightliner Columbia | 2007 Freightliner Century | 2008 Freightliner Century | 2010 Freightliner Century — Engine and engine cooling recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V341000 on July 27, 2010. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: WESTERN STAR. Model: 4900.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)