2009 Sterling Acterra | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2008 Sterling Acterra | 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine and engine cooling
Published March 15, 2011 · Recall initiated: March 15, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V173000, published March 15, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2008 Sterling Acterra | 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine and engine cooling.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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).
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Recall details
- Brand
- STERLING
- Model
- ACTERRA
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2009 STERLING ACTERRA | 2009 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2008 STERLING ACTERRA | 2008 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2009 Sterling Acterra | 2009 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2008 Sterling Acterra | 2008 Freightliner Business Class M2 — Engine and engine cooling recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V173000 on March 15, 2011. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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).
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: STERLING. Model: ACTERRA.