NHTSA Recall 10V341000: Engine and engine cooling
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,743 vehicles. It affects 11 models including the FCCC S2.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V341000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10C-5 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | July 27, 2010 |
| Owner notification | July 29, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Daimler trucks is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2011 freightliner, fccc, sterling, and western star heavy trucks manufactured from september 5, 2006, through june 30, 2010, equipped with specific mbe900 epa04 and epa07 model engines. The intake air grid heater may short circuit and fail due to excessive internal temperatures.
Safety risk
A short circuited grid heater could result in a vehicle fire and injury to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
Daimler trucks will notify owners and dealers will repair the buses free of charge. Repairs will be performed by detroit diesel corporation authorized repair facilities. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about july 29, 2011. Owners may contact daimler trucks toll-free at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler trucks' recall campaign number is 10c-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 10V341000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| FCCC S2 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Century | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner Fld | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Freightliner M2 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Sterling 7500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011 |
| Sterling 8500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Sterling 9500 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Sterling Acterra | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
| Western Star 4900 | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 |
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.