Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11V146000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 03/20/2006 V (Vehicle)197812/02/2011MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA03/03/201103/04/2011
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2011 freightliner, cascadia, century, columbia fld, and m2, sterling 9500, and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from march 20, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe4000 epa07 model engines. the intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Consequence SummaryA short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners of the recall during march 2011. another notification will be issued once the remedy is released. dtna expects the remedy to be available by december 1, 2011. repairs will be performed by dtna dealers free of charge. owners may contact dtna toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. this recall is asscociated with a previous recall, campaign number 10v-341.
NotesDaimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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 .
06V030000FREIGHTLINER LLCfrom 04/09/2004 to 10/07/2005V (Vehicle)577104/17/2006ODIFREIGHTLINER LLC02/08/200602/08/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain trucks equipped with caterpillar diesel engines, the variable valve actuation oil line may wear against the sharp edge of the cylinder head if not positioned correctly.
Consequence SummaryThe oil line may be cut on the cylinder head causing an oil leak and a possible fire.
Corrective SummaryCaterpillar, in conjunction with freightliner, will be conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign free of charge. owners may call caterpillar at 309-675-6496, or freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesFreightliner recall no. fl-471.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
09V366000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009V (Vehicle)2536205/05/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA09/23/200909/25/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling model year 2004-2010 trucks equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Consequence SummaryAn oil leak may result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see caterpillar's defect report 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the recall began on may 5, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-558. 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 .
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
12V074000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA V (Vehicle)10343704/27/2012MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA02/28/201202/28/2012
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 freightliner, sterling, and western star vehicles, equipped with detroit diesel epa07 and epa10, dd13 and dd15/16 engines, manufactured from january 20, 2006, through february 20, 2012. the pump to rail high pressure fuel line support system used on these engines is sensitive to assembly torque and may be damaged during service work. as a result of other repairs, the line supports may loosen, potentially leading to fuel line cracking and a fuel leak.
Consequence SummaryA fuel leak could create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. also a fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Corrective SummaryDtna will notify owners, and where necessary, the high pressure fuel line support system will be replaced by dtna authorized service facilities, free of charge. the safety recall began on april 27, 2012. owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDtna's recall campaign number is 12c-2.customers may 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SF383A01/01/200810024185Freightliner - modine radiator mounting joints. models affected: specific freightliner century class s/t and columbia vehicles, sterling l-line vehicles and western star 4900 vehicles manufactured between aug. 28, 2006 and jan. 29, 200703/18/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
SB-49-2803/01/201110038248Ready06/14/2011
SB-49-2803/01/201110038248Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the old ones are prone to fatigue and may fail. *rm06/14/2011
SF-398A-F11/01/200810029207Freightliner: some vehicles may have been built with clamps used to connect the clean gas induction (cgi) plumbing that may not provide an adequate seal, allowing unfilter air into the system. the clamps will be replaced. *pe06/26/2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL
SB-54-20505/01/201110039610Freightliner: sometimes the idle intermittently fails to start the vehicle due to a sensitive vehicle speed sensor. *rm08/05/2011
SB-46-5105/01/201110039609Ready08/05/2011
SB-54-20505/01/201110039610Ready08/05/2011
SB-46-5105/01/201110039609Freightliner: there is a procedure to replace the power steering pump. *rm08/05/2011

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
03/22/20082700001
 I have carbon monoxide in my 2006 freightliner columbia with a mercedes motor. i have black soot that is in my vents all the time, i have constant headaches when in the truck and am tired, along with other things. *tr
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
04/13/200626014
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 freightliner columbia. prior to driving the vehicle, the contact discovered an oil leak, coolant leak, intake manifold leak, and exhaust manifold gasket leak. the vehicle was taken to the dealer approximately 15 times for engine failure due to leaks and other engine work. the dealer replaced the exhaust manifold gasket twice, the acm screw, the head gasket four times, the egr valve, and the intake manifold. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 357,000 and failure mileage was 26,014.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM
01/12/20071
 Getting headaches, burning eyes, tired all the time. suspect exhaust fumes coming into cab through air vents. *nm
12/28/2006492552
 I am a company driver, got in this truck in feb of 2006, can smell fumes coming into cab, air cond vents, having headaches, eyes burning, went to doctor in june of 2006, he said my blood pressure was 200/110. never have had problems before. don't smoke or drink. when i get out of truck for a few days start to feel better, but when i get back in, the same thing all over again. i am now spitting up a little bit of flem. why are the fumes coming into my cab, thru the air cond vents, have talked to other drivers with same problem. why aren't drivers told about this? this is dangerous. *jb
11/28/2006606941
 Been driving this truck now almost 3 months, getting burning eyes, headaches, tired all the time,blood pressure going up, joint problems, vomiting. put face up to air condition vent makes me dizzy, eyes burning, fumes coming through the air condition vents. having problems with memory, having problems waking up, never had these problems before. *jb
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
12/27/20051500412/23/2005
 My company has taken delivery of 3 of 10 new 2006 columbia freightliner tractors with 70 inch sleepers. all are equipped with mbe 4000 engines with egr. all 3 the drivers have complained of exhaust fumes in the cab at various times. one driver started his truck and went inside the office to do some paperwork he returned approx 20 mins later climbed into his truck and he noticed a slight smell of exhaust in the cab. he turned on his heater and was overcome with exhaust fumes that lead to his emergency room visit for co poisoning. this happened on 12/27/2005 the weather conditions were, no wind approx 33 degrees. in a open parking lot with no other vehicles nearby. *nm

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