2004–2010 Freightliner Argosy & 2004–2010 Freightliner Century Class + 7 more recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
An oil leak may result in a fire.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 09V366000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-558
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 25,362
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-447-4986
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- May 5, 2009
- Built
- Apr 1, 2003 – Jun 30, 2009
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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 .