2008–2009 Freightliner Columbia & 2008–2009 Sterling L-Line recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner Columbia and sterling L-Line trucks equipped with caterpillar C7, C9, C13 and C15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.
💥 The risk
A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.
🔧 The fix
Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08E041). Owners may contact caterpillar AT-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V086000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-548
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 2
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
- Owner phone
- 1-800-447-4986
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 19, 2008
- Built
- Apr 4, 2007 – Sep 10, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Daimler trucks recall no. FL-548.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 .