Recalls for 2011 Fccc S2

DEFECT #1 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

Posted on: 2010-04-30
Description
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2005 through 2011 freightliner business class c2, fccc b2 chassis, s2 chassis, and mc chassis manufactured beginning january 19, 2005 through april 16, 2010.  The stop lamps may be intermittent during light brake applications.

Consequence
The stop lamps may not properly indicate that the service brakes are applied which may lead to a crash without warning.

Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners and repairs will be performed by dtna dealerships free of charge.  The safety recall began on may 27, 2011.  Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Dtna's recall campaign number is fl-577.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.  

DEFECT #2 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2011-09-15
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2011- 2012 business class m2 and coronado trucks manufactured from september 1, 2010, through december 31, 2010, equipped with a cummins isx or isl diesel engine.  The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load.  A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

Consequence
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire.  If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign.  Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge.  The safety recall began on october 10, 2011.  Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Cummins' recall campaign number is c1154.daimler trucks' safety recall number is fl-611.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 .

DEFECT #3 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Posted on: 2010-07-27
Description
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines.  The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.

Consequence
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.

Corrective Action
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge.  Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities.  The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011.  Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-5.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 .