NHTSA Recall 09V428000: Engine and engine cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,726 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V428000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09C-5 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | November 2, 2009 |
| Owner notification | December 18, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling model year 2009-2010 freightliner, and sterling vehicles equipped detroit diesel dd13 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 circuit could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Detroit diesel will repair vehicles free of charge. The engine control logic will be reprogrammed to provide cold weather starting without the need of a grid heater. Wiring to the grid heater will be removed. The safety recallbegan on december 18, 2009. Owners may contact detroit diesel at 1-313-592-5800 or daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks recall no. 09c-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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V428000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2009, 2010 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2009, 2010 |
| Sterling 9500 | 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.