Freightliner Fld 2009
Model Fld made in 2009 by Freightliner got 5 recalls as well as 12 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling and equipment. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2009
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V146000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 03/20/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 1978 | 12/02/2011 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/03/2011 | 03/04/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dtna 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 10V112000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 06/22/2007 to 03/20/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 16 | 05/17/2010 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 03/23/2010 | 03/22/2010 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks has notified nhtsa of a defect in certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner columbia, fld, sterling 9500 and western star 4900 emergency vehicles. the engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. repairs will be performed by detroit diesel. please see daimler trucks defect report 10e-005. the safety recall began on may 17, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler recall no. fl-575.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 09V366000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 04/01/2003 to 06/30/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 25362 | 05/05/2009 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 09/23/2009 | 09/25/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler 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 Summary | An oil leak may result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - DELIVERY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V391000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 01/17/2006 to 03/31/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 10185 | 05/07/2010 | MFR | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | 10/06/2009 | 10/06/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 heavy trucks manufactured between january 17, 2006 and march 31, 2009, equipped with epa07 model mbe4000 engines built with plastic low pressure fuel lines. the plastic lines may experience leaks due to fatigue cracks caused by stress and vibration combined with high internal pressure. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If a diesel fuel leak continues undetected under certain conditions fuel may ignite on a hot engine surface and/or fuel may spill on the road increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and the remedy will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers. the safety recall began on may 7, 2010. owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Daimler truck's recall campaign number is 09c-2.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V220000 | DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA | from 06/11/2008 to 12/16/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 1460 | 08/12/2009 | ODI | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/12/2009 | 06/12/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Daimler trucks is recalling 1,460 model year 2009 and 2010 heavy duty trucks and fccc chassis (used on thomas built school buses) manufactured from june 11 through december 16, 2008, equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Daimler trucks will notify owners and repair the buses free of charge. repairs will be performed by daimler trucks north america. the safety recall began on august 12, 2009. owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. fl-553.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
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| SB-49-28 | 03/01/2011 | 10038248 | Ready | 06/14/2011 | |
| SB-49-28 | 03/01/2011 | 10038248 | Daimler trucks: there are new cgi bellows, because the old ones are prone to fatigue and may fail. *rm | 06/14/2011 | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | |||||
| SB-54-205 | 05/01/2011 | 10039610 | Freightliner: sometimes the idle intermittently fails to start the vehicle due to a sensitive vehicle speed sensor. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-54-205 | 05/01/2011 | 10039610 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| ICI-10-025 | 09/25/2010 | 10037075 | Ready | 05/04/2011 | |
| ICI-10-025 | 09/25/2010 | 10037075 | Daimler trucks: the 294 bolt is deemed serviceable and there is a procedure for replacing it. *rm | 05/04/2011 | |
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM | |||||
| SF-447A | 12/01/2011 | 10043170 | Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe | 02/28/2012 | |
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||||
| SF-447A | 12/01/2011 | 10043170 | Daimler truck (freightliner): on right hand steering assist ram, when suspension is extended, fully, it may contact front spring hanger casting, which may fracture ram ball stud. will replace right hand front spring hanger. *pe | 02/28/2012 | |
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||||
| SB-35-26 | 05/01/2011 | 10039608 | Freightliner: information on lubricating the wheel bearings of the rear drive axles. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-26 | 05/01/2011 | 10039608 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SUSPENSION - REAR - AXLE - NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||||
| SB-35-25 | 05/01/2011 | 10039607 | Ready | 08/05/2011 | |
| SB-35-25 | 05/01/2011 | 10039607 | Freightliner: procedure of removing a lower pinion cover in the rear axles and how to reseal it. *rm | 08/05/2011 | |