Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
09V024000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 12/01/2006 to 12/17/2008V (Vehicle)1418102/13/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA01/22/200901/22/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling 14181 my 2007-2009 freightliner cascadia trucks equipped with cab signal-detect and activation modules (sams). potential corrosion damage due to water intrusion into the sams may cause electrical shorts or intermittent operation of tail lamps, stop lamps, side marker lamps and trailer lighting. in some cases starter motors have activated without a key on.
Consequence SummaryAn electrical short in the cab sam or chassis sam may cause melting in the sam or other electrical components which may cause a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect for indication of water intrusion or damage to the sams. sams will be replaced as required and modifications will be completed to control possible sources of water intrusion. the recall is expected to begin on or before february 13, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl545.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
11V330000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 01/14/2008 to 06/15/2011V (Vehicle)53847MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA06/21/201106/21/2011
Defect SummaryDtna 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.
Consequence SummaryA short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or before august 19, 2011. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler safety recall no. fl-609.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
10V102000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 07/17/2007 to 02/22/2010V (Vehicle)489MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/16/201003/16/2010
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 cascadia equipped with lifeguard rolltek advanced occupant protection system. the lifeguard rolltek is designed to provide additional protection to vehicle occupants in the event of a rollover accident and it may not have been properly installed.
Consequence SummaryReduced effectiveness of the advanced occupant protection system may increase the risk of injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and install an additional retainers to ensure the system remains fully functional. this service will be performed free of charge. the safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 30, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler recall no. fl-573.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SB-54-25705/01/201110039611Freightliner: some cascadia vehicles may report incorrect faults. the procedure is listed how to identify erroneous faults. *rm08/05/2011
SB-54-25705/01/201110039611Ready08/05/2011
SB-54-24306/01/200910030466Freightliner: several issues have been discovered when using servicelink with the lifeguard rolltek system on cascadia trucks. the servicelink issues include-missing rolltek ecu descriptions; missing rolltek ecu fault descriptions; the inab10/07/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY
FSB-83-14909/01/201210046781Freightliner: an interconnect controller disconnect opens the interconnect controller during cranking and it must be connected to system in correct sequence for unit to select correct operating logic when installing replacement. model ca10/23/2012
SF391A04/01/200810024702Cascadia low voltage disconnect - models affected: specific freightliner cascadia vehicles manufactured between dec. 13, 2006 and sept. 28, 2007. csc was received. *nj05/12/2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES
FSB-83-14909/01/201210046781Freightliner: an interconnect controller disconnect opens the interconnect controller during cranking and it must be connected to system in correct sequence for unit to select correct operating logic when installing replacement. model ca10/23/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
SB-54-26005/01/201110039612Ready08/05/2011
SB-54-26005/01/201110039612Freightliner: information on replacing the mega fuse junction block with a service version power net distribution box. *rm08/05/2011
F-SB-54-22208/01/200810027104Freightliner: mega fuse breakage. the fuses in the mega fuse junction block may break due to physical stress coupled with vehicle vibrations from road and drivetrain forces. would result in sudden or intermittent engine loss or electrica01/08/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
SB-54-25705/01/201110039611Freightliner: some cascadia vehicles may report incorrect faults. the procedure is listed how to identify erroneous faults. *rm08/05/2011
SB-54-25705/01/201110039611Ready08/05/2011
SF-415A12/01/200910032748Daimler (freightliner) truck: certain trucks may not have updated software for the following electronic control units (ecus): signal detect and activation module (sam) cabin, sam chassis, modular switch field (msf), and the central gateway05/07/2010
SB-54-23909/01/200910031864Freightliner truck: cascadia cabin can ecu compatibility. cascadia cabin can electronic control units (ecus) must have compatible software for the vehicle to work properly. failure to do so may lead to undesired and unpredictable vehicle01/13/2010
SB-54-24306/01/200910030466Freightliner: several issues have been discovered when using servicelink with the lifeguard rolltek system on cascadia trucks. the servicelink issues include-missing rolltek ecu descriptions; missing rolltek ecu fault descriptions; the inab10/07/2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - STARTER ASSEMBLY
RC-FL-609A12/01/201110043146Daimler trucks: see document search button for owner letter. on certain trucks, a defect regarding the rubber isolator, with a bolt attachment, the support bracket may loosen and back out, causing short circuit between chassis and un f02/27/2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
SB-54-22304/01/200810034624Freightliner: wiring harnesses on certain trucks are documented differently than harnesses on trucks. when specification is released for production, all wiring for standard options are bundled into harnesses based on their location in the12/13/2010

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