Freightliner Mt55 2009

Model Mt55 made in 2009 by Freightliner got 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There was one recall concerning engine and engine cooling .

Model 2009

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
09V451000DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICAfrom 04/04/2007 to 07/15/2009V (Vehicle)10109/04/2009MFRDAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA11/24/200911/24/2009
Defect SummaryDaimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 freightliner m2, custom chassis mt55, and sterling acterra vehicles manufactured between april 4, 2007 and july 15, 2009, equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in inhibit mode when it is not.
Consequence SummaryThis condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire.
Corrective SummaryDaimler trucks is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see cummins' defect report 09e-046. the safety recall is expected to begin during november 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
NotesDaimler trucks recall no. fl-565.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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - HOSE
SF-466-A03/01/201210044788Daimler trucks: the oil cooler hoses and clamps, which were installed incorrectly on certain trucks, will be inspected and adjusted, if necessary, for correct installation of oil cooler hose and clamps. *pe07/27/2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM - RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
SF-464-A03/01/201210044787Daimler trucks: on some trucks, the correct size clamps will replace the incorrect size clamps for the radiator hose. *pe07/27/2012