5 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2016-06-09
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2017 freightliner cascadia, 122sd, western star 4900sa and 4900fa, and fccc xcm and xcp trucks manufactured from march 14, 2016, through may 18, 2016, equipped with a cummins isx12 or isx15 engine using certain engine control modules (ecm). These ecm's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
Consequence
An engine stall without the ability to restart the engine can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify owners, and cummins dealers will install a new ecm, and correct ecm calibrations, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin july 30, 2016. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712, or cummins customer service at 1-800-343-7357. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-715.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #2 - TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Posted on: 2016-11-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain model year 2017 freightliner cascadia, business class m2, and 122sd trucks manufactured january 24, 2016, to october 10, 2016 and equipped with goodyear g399a lhs 295/75r22.5 load range g tires. The tires on the affected vehicles may have cured improperly, possibly resulting in a partial tread separation.
Consequence
Partial tread separation can increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Goodyear will notify the owners of the affected freightliner vehicles and goodyear dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began on december 14, 2016. To find a goodyear dealer, owners should contact goodyear consumer relations at 1-800-592-3267. Consumers may also contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl-728.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Posted on: 2017-07-19
Description
Daimler trucks north america (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2018 freightliner 122sd trucks, western star 4900 and 6900 trucks, and freightliner custom chassis xcm and xcp chassis equipped with cummins isx15 engines. The affected engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear may slip on its drive shaft, resulting in a loss of fuel pump function.
Consequence
Failure of the fuel pump will result in a sudden engine stall with no warning, and with no ability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will send notices to the owners of the affected vehicles and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on september 11, 2017. Owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or dtna customer service at 1-800-745-8000. Dtna's number for this recall is fl744.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Posted on: 2018-09-06
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2017-2019 freightliner cascadia, coronado and 122sd, and western star 4900 trucks, equipped with cummins isx15 or x15 diesel engines. In certain driving conditions, such as on a long down-hill grade, the fuel line may burst if the fuel pump cooling circuit screen becomes restricted.
Consequence
If the fuel line bursts, fuel may leak onto the road resulting in a roadway hazard for other motorists. The engine may also stall without warning, resulting in the vehicle's inability to restart, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Cummins will notify the affected owners. The remedy for this recall is still under development. Dtna issued an interim notification to owners on october 9, 2018. The recall began november 21, 2018. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712 or cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467. Dtna's number for this recall is fl789.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Posted on: 2020-04-15
Description
Daimler trucks north america llc (dtna) is recalling certain 2006-2020 freightliner columbia, 2006-2021 freightliner business class m2, 2007-2020 freightliner coronado, 2014-2021 freightliner 122 sd, 2007 sterling a 9500, 2006 freightliner argosy, 2006-2007 sterling at9500, 2008-2021 freightliner cascadia, 2006-2008 freightliner classic, 2006-2011 freightliner century class, 2006-2010 freightliner fld, and 2017 western star 5700 vehicles. The rear reflective tape may be partially covered by the mudflap hanger bracket, which may reduce the vehicle's visibility to other drivers on the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment.
Consequence
The vehicle's rearward visibility may be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dtna will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and reposition the reflective tape to ensure that it is completely visible, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began may 29, 2020. Owners may contact dtna customer service at 1-800-547-0712. Dtna's number for this recall is fl848.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.