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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 11V330📅 Jun 21, 2011

2008–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2008–2012 Freightliner Century Class + 5 more recall: electrical system

⚠️ What's wrong

Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; Cascadia, Century Class, Columbia, and Coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; A-Line and L-Line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star Constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.

💥 The risk

A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna 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
11V330000
Manufacturer recall #
FL-609
Manufacturer
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
Vehicles affected
48,170
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Owner phone
1-800-547-0712
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Dec 21, 2011
Built
Jan 14, 2008 – Jun 15, 2011
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. FL-609.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 11V330 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 11V330?

2008–2012 Freightliner Cascadia & 2008–2012 Freightliner Century Class + 5 more. 48,170 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.