2011 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Western Star 4900 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel
Published December 29, 2011 · Recall initiated: December 27, 2011
Summary
NHTSA records recall 11V605000, published December 29, 2011 and initiated December 27, 2011. Recalling firm: Daimler Trucks North America, LLC; 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Western Star 4900 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel.
What's the hazard
DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
What to do
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA AT 1-800-547-0712.
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Recall details
- Brand
- WESTERN STAR
- Model
- 4900
- Manufacturer
- Daimler Trucks North America, LLC
- Lot
- 2011 WESTERN STAR 4900 | 2011 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 | 2012 WESTERN STAR 4900
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2011 Western Star 4900 | 2011 Freightliner Business Class M2 | 2012 Western Star 4900 — Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V605000 on December 29, 2011. Reported hazard: DAIMLER TRUCKS (DTNA) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 AND 2012 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS M2 AND WESTERN STAR 4900 EMERGENCY VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JULY 2, 2010, THROUGH DECEMBER 13, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A DD13 EPA10 DETROIT DIESEL ENGINE. THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE NORMALLY PROVIDED TO PROTECT THE ENGINE AND VEHICLE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN DISABLED ON ENGINES INTENDED FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLE APPLICATIONS.
What should I do if I have this product?
DTNA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL DISABLE THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 13, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DTNA 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.