Recall 10V-112
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA recalled the 2008 to 2010 Sterling 9500: Engine and engine cooling.
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 10V-112
- Reported
- March 23, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 16 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
The fix
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 detroit diesel at 1-[removed] or daimler trucks at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Daimler recall no. Fl-575.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to <a href=[link removed] .
Affected vehicles
- Sterling 9500 2008 to 2010