NHTSA Recall 09V400000: Engine and engine cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 18,067 vehicles. It affects 6 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V400000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | October 8, 2009 |
| Owner notification | November 4, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2007-2010 freightliner, sterling and western star vehicles equipped with detroit diesel dd15 epa07 engines which were manufactured with grid heaters. Increased internal grid heater resistance caused by improperly tightened screws may melt the solder on the grid heater circuit board leading to a short circuit.
Safety risk
A short-circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
The engine control logic will be reprogrammed free of charge by detroit diesel authorized repair facilities and direct warranty customers to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. The safety recall began on november 4, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 and daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. 09c-4.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 09V400000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner Century | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling 8500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling 9500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
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.