NHTSA Recall 11V330000: Cables (electrical system)
DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 48,170 vehicles. It affects 7 models including the Freightliner Cascadia.
| NHTSA campaign | 11V330000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-609 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › 12V/24V/48V BATTERY › CABLES |
| Report received | June 21, 2011 |
| Owner notification | December 21, 2011 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Dtna is recalling certain model year 2008-2012 freightliner; cascadia, century class, columbia, and coronado, certain model year 2008-2009 sterling; a-line and l-line and certain model year 2009-2012 western star constellation vehicles, manufactured from january 14, 2008, through june 15, 2011, built with detroit diesel 15 or 16 engines. The bolt attaching a rubber isolator to a support bracket may become loose and back out, potentially contacting an un-fused starter cable and creating a short circuit.
Safety risk
A short circuit between an un-fused battery cable and chassis ground could result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new bolt and isolator and repair the recreational vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on december 21, 2011. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Daimler safety recall no. Fl-609.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 11V330000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Cascadia | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner Century Class | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner Columbia | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Freightliner Coronado | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
| Sterling A-Line | 2008, 2009 |
| Sterling L-Line | 2008, 2009 |
| Western Star Constellation | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
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.