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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V110📅 Feb 23, 2011

2011 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011 Freightliner Coronado + 1 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011 freightliner Cascadia and conorado and western star 4900 heavy trucks manufactured from april 22, 2010, through january 28, 2011, equipped with an EPA10 isx engine. The routing and securing of the alternator cables may allow the cable to contact or nearly contact an engine heat shield potentially damaging the cable insulation.

💥 The risk

A positive alternator cable, with damaged insulation, that may contact a grounded component CAN cause a short circuit that CAN result in a fire.

🔧 The fix

Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will inspect the alternator cables for damage to the insulation. Cables with damage to the insulation will be replaced. The cable routing and securing will be modified to ensure sufficient clearence to the heat shield. Repairs will be performed free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about may 27, 2011. Owners may contact 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
11V110000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-590
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
239
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Apr 26, 2011
Built
Apr 22, 2010 – Jan 28, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is FL-590.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 11V110 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 11V110?

2011 Freightliner Cascadia & 2011 Freightliner Coronado + 1 more. 239 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

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