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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 09V226📅 Jun 17, 2009

2009–2010 Western Star 4900 recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling 53 my 2009-2010 western star 4900 trucks built with DD15 engines. A new forward cab crossmember design reduced clearance for cab mounted battery disconnect switch power cables on standard cab height vehicles. During cab articulation the new crossmember may pinch power cables against the cab.

💥 The risk

Cables that become pinched between the cab and forward cab crossmember could short to ground and potentially overheat resulting in a possible vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will remove the cables and reinstall them in a new safe location. Damaged cables will be replaced. Both will be done free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before august 7, 2009. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll free 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
09V226000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-551
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
53
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 22, 2009
Built
Nov 10, 2008 – May 7, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Dailmer trucks' recall campaign no. FL-551.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 .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V226 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V226?

2009–2010 Western Star 4900. 53 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Western Star dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-547-0712.