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NHTSA Recall 09V086000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)

DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Columbia.

2
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2008
owners notified (December 19)
NHTSA campaign09V086000
Manufacturer campaignFL-548
ComponentENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL
Report receivedMarch 13, 2009
Owner notificationDecember 19, 2008
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Daimler trucks is recalling 2 my 2008-2009 freightliner columbia and sterling l-line trucks equipped with caterpillar c7, c9, c13 and c15 diesel engines. Inadequate stiffness of the diesel particulate filter (dpf) bracket could result in separation of the dpf from the chassis.

Safety risk

A vehicle crash could occur if another vehicle strikes the dpf on the roadway.

Remedy

Daimler trucks is working with caterpillar (please see 08e041). Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Daimler trucks recall no. Fl-548.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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

Vehicles covered by recall 09V086000

Make and modelModel years
Freightliner Columbia2008, 2009
Sterling L-Line2008, 2009

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.