Recalls for 2010 Western Star Constellation

DEFECT #1 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES

Posted on: 2011-06-21
Description
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.

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

Corrective Action
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.

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 .